Overview
The Special Education program at University of Scranton offers courses and field work for students seeking an initial Pennsylvania Instructional I certificate in Special Education, PK-12. The program consists of 36 credit hours of coursework including 12 weeks of student teaching.
Key Features
- All students who are pursuing a Master’s degree must complete the research and foundation course requirements and pass a capstone experience (comprehensive examination) prior to program completion.
- Students must take the requisite certification test(s), which are mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, in addition to the curricular requirements.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Advanced Linguistics: Language Foundations for Teachers of Reading and Writing
- Inclusionary Classroom Practices
- Special Education Assessment
- Advanced Educational Psychology
- Advanced Foundations of Education
- Principles of Behavior Change for Educators
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Special Education View 3074 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is expected for admittance to graduate study.
- An applicant whose undergraduate GPA falls below the level of 3.00 must submit other evidence of his/her ability to successfully complete a graduate program, such as grades in other post-baccalaureate courses/programs, scores from examinations (e.g. Graduate Record Examination), or a record of successful completion of progressively higher work responsibilities.
Tuition Fee
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International
34740 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 965 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
34740 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 965 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Scranton
1000 - 1500 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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