Overview

The department offers Master of Science and Educational Specialist degrees in elementary, secondary, and special education. All Master's and Specialist degrees in CISE require applicants to have a Class A teaching license in the related field (except the Special Education certification and non-certified Emotional/Behavioral Disorder options). The Master of Science in secondary education can be completed on campus or online. The Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in Middle Level and Secondary education lead to initial teaching licensure for individuals who have Bachelors' degrees in fields other than education. The Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction prepares teacher educators, researchers, and leaders in the fields of elementary, secondary, and special education and others who wish to study teaching and learning.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Function and Methods of Research in Education
Theory and Development of Early Childhood Education
Content Area Literacy Instruction
The Teaching of Writing
Educating Young Adults
Teaching Physical, Life, and Earth Science in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom
Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics Education
Teaching Struggling Readers and Writers
Curriculum and Program Developments in Early Childhood
Elementary School Methods
The Elementary School Curriculum
Seminar in Elementary Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application

Non-refundable application fee

Statement of Purpose

Names and email addresses of three academic references

GRE or GMAT scores if required by academic department

Official Academic Records (in native language along with translated copies if appropriate)

Document of Support Form must be completed, including all required signatures (not required if applying for a distance program)

Bank Letter or other Document of Financial Support (not required if applying for a distance program)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20790 USD / year

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Out-of-State

7670 USD / year

≈ 7670 USD / year

Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Starkville

Financing

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