Overview

Key facts

Special Education students at Sam Houston State University have the option of earning an MA (thesis) or MA (nonthesis). The MA (thesis) option requires successful completion of a master's thesis defense.

Learning outcomes

The MA (nonthesis) requies successful completion of a research project or literature review. The degree plan originates in the Department of Language, Literacy, and Special Populations. The candidate must successfully complete a departmental comprehensive examination. Candidates must be enrolled in coursework during the semester they take comprehensive examinations.

Accreditation

The College of Education’s Educator Preparation Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Applied Behavior Analysis

Seminar in Austism Spectrum Disorders

Behavioral Assessment and Intervention

In-Home Training and Family Issues

Evaluation and Measurement of Behavior

Behavior Change and System Support

Practicum and Methods in Speical Education

Internship in Behavior Analysis

Research Methods in Behavior Analysis

Ethics for Behavior Analysis

Study of Cognitive and Low-Incidence Disabilities

Teaching Methods for Learners with Mild to Moderate Disabilites

A Study of Behavior Disorders in Children

Thesis

Applied Research in Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate application
Application fee

Writing sample

Interview video

Official GRE scores, if GPA in last 60 hours is below a 2.75 (Minimum scores required are listed in the table below.)

Tuition Fee

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International

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 12 months.
National

18048 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18048 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9888 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Huntsville

964 - 1786 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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