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Overview
Special Education from Marshall University has available endorsements in Autism, Multicategorical Disabilities, Preschool Special Education, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Vision Impaired. The autism and multicategorical endorsements also include a special education core consisting of an introduction to exceptional children, reading and math strategies, content area literacy and diagnostic clinical practices in special education.
All of the endorsements require two semesters of special education research, a course in trends and issues in special education and a seminar.
Careers
Special education is an in-demand field nationally. Our teacher candidates are generally offered teaching positions while in their field experiences, or often they have obtained the position and are going back to school to fulfill additional educational requirements.
Our graduates have been hired by the Cabell County, Kanawha County, Putnam County, and Wayne County school districts in West Virginia.
Overall, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs are expected to increase 3% from 2018 to 2028. The median salary is $59,780 per year.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Autism
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Multi-Categorical Special Education
- Preschool Special Education
- Teaching Visually Impaired
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Education Communication Studies Special Education View 3205 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.5
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (some programs may require higher GPA)
- Graduate admission exams and additional items may be required for some programs
- Proof of English proficiency (80 TOEFL iBT, 6.5 IELTS)
Tuition Fee
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International
21434 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10717 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
21434 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10717 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8882 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4441 USD per semester during 12 months.
Metro Residents: $7873
Living costs for Huntington
621 - 1035 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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