Overview
Key facts
Program Type: The Educational Leadership (Special Education Administration) program at Grand Valley State University emphasis in Special Education Administration allows completers to work in K-12th grade Special Education administrative settings.
Values
- The College of Education values expertise to guide our practice, equity to guide our interactions, liberal education to guide our perspectives, and social responsibility to guide our commitment to democratic education. We value these ideals in our preparation of candidates, our development of faculty, and our relationships with the larger community we serve.
- The special education administration program is known for its comprehensive approach to preparing individuals for the many facets of special education administration including special education law, finance, personnel administration, staff development, curriculum, and current issues. Students participating in this program can receive a master’s degree in special education administration or obtain approval as a special education supervisor or director of special education.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Foundations of Special Education Administration
- Administration of Special Education Programs and Services
- Curriculum and Instruction Leadership in Special Education Administration
- Special Education Law
- Special Education Finance
- Personnel Administration
- School and Community Relationships
- Elementary Supervision and Evaluation
- Secondary Supervision and Evaluation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Management, Organisation & Leadership Special Education View 4316 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Materials: Graduate application, application fee, official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended, and copies of teaching/administrative certificates
- Recommendations: Three professional or academic recommendations on COE recommendation forms
- Grade Point Average: Grade point average of 3.0 or better for the last 60 credits of undergraduate work taken from a regionally accredited institution; or
- Previous Master’s Degree: A prior master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution will be accepted in lieu of the minimum grade point average.
- Candidates should submit materials to GVSU Admissions, Allendale, MI 49401. When all application materials have been received
Tuition Fee
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International
14000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Allendale
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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