Overview

Why Come to Towson for your Master’s Degree in Special Education?

During the last several academic years, 100% of our graduates have accepted teaching contracts upon graduation. Special education is a critical shortage area and our graduates are in high demand.

Our graduates are well prepared to gain special education certification, as 100% of our students successfully complete the Praxis II in Special Education.

Towson University is known as a leader in preparing local teachers for the next step in their career.

Our faculty offer hands-on, practical application based on their experiences teaching in K-12 schools.

Towson is a smart economical option for students who are funding their own graduate degrees, and current teachers may be able to further defray these costs by seeking tuition reimbursement from their school or district.

Our on-campus M. Ed. program is flexible and allows students to move at their own pace. Most of our students complete the degree in 2-3 years.

What Does the Program Emphasize?

Effective instructional practices that support all students in diverse classrooms

Principles of Universal Design for Learning

Technology and innovation to improve teaching and learning

Delivery and interpretation of diagnostic and prescriptive assessments

Collaboration and consultation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment of Infant/Primary Students with Disabilities

Formal Tests and Measurements for Students with Disabilities (K-12)

Curriculum/Methods of Social Emotional and Motor Development for Students with Disabilities K-12

Special Education: Curriculum & Methods of Instruction for Secondary Transition

Informal Tests and Measurements for Students with Disabilities K-12

Action Research in Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.**

An overall minimum GPA of 3.00 for full admission to the program, and a 2.75 GPA for conditional admission, based on the last 60 units of total undergraduate and postbaccalaureate study.

Current professional teaching certificate (upload as an attachment with the online application).

Professional letter of recommendation (Email address of recommender must be entered on application).

Passing scores (as determined by MSDE) on the PRAXIS I Examination (required for international applicants only)

Tuition Fee

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International

21800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21800 USD per year during 24 months.
National

12042 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12042 USD per year during 24 months.

Tuition for local students is $669 Cost Per Credit

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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