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Overview
Faculty in special education, widely known for research excellence and leadership in their fields, value student mentoring and provide students with opportunities to work together on clinical and field-based research.
Students learn evidence-based strategies and theories to improve the social and learning outcomes for young people with disabilities.
Program Mission
The mission of the Special Education program from Texas State University is to prepare educators and specialists who apply current, evidence-based practices in special education for the purpose of preparing individuals with disabilities to live independent, responsible, and personally satisfying lives in a diverse, global society. Graduates engage in practitioner inquiry and research, serve as leaders in special education policy and classroom practice, and apply their knowledge and skills to positively influence the inclusion of, and support for, persons who require the best professional practices of special education.
Career Options
Special education graduates pursue careers as teachers, behavior specialists, and learning interventionists. The program provides a verified course sequence required to be certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Graduates work in public and charter school programs, clinic settings, and alternative education settings, including residential programs. Many graduates choose to pursue doctoral studies and have been successful in receiving prestigious doctoral scholarships.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Teaching Language Arts to Students with Disabilities
- Education Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
- Educating Students with Mild Disabilities
- Educating Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
- Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 52
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Special Education View 4318 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 52
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
- copies of certifications or licensures (if applicable)
- resume/CV (include licenses or certificates and all previous teaching or other education-related experiences)
- statement of purpose addressing the following questions. Answers should be clear and concise.
- two letters of recommendation from persons who can speak to your potential for success in graduate school(one of whom is/was a supervisor).
Tuition Fee
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International
27540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
27540 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
12852 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 357 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for San Marcos
921 - 1707 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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