Overview

The Special Education program from Frostburg State University looks at every element of the special education environment, from understanding exceptionalities and developing appropriate instructional content and practices to planning, managing behaviors and collaborating with others.

Many courses offered online, or blended format to meet the needs of working adults
Choose from two levels of specialization – grades 1-8 or grades 6-12 – and work to attain special education certification at that level.
Enroll in a master’s program that is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education – NCATE.
Begin the program if you hold or are eligible for certification as a public school teacher.

Highlights

Full time graduate students will spend more than 300 hours in the classroom working with special needs students, including a practicum experience.
Complete a capstone action research project exploring a special education classroom need, researching potential solutions, proposing and implementing your plan and analyzing outcomes.
Learn to diagnose educational difficulties in children and be able to prescribe educational programs to meet the needs of individual students.
Gain classroom skills for effectively teaching students with special needs.
Acquire the skills needed to serve as an inclusion resource teacher for general education classroom teachers.

Join our Phi Delta Kappa chapter, which is the international fraternity for men and women in education. The organization actively promotes the interests and education of professional educators.

Careers

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates 8 percent growth in positions for special education teachers through 2026. Growth will be driven by continued demand for special education instructors to help those facing learning, mental, emotional and physical challenges in the classroom, and retirement of those currently holding such positions. For more information about opportunities, work environment and pay, review the Special Education Teachers information in the U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Practices of Research
Developmental Theory and Experiential Growth
Cultural and Technological Awareness in the Context of Global Education
Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation of Exceptional Children
Instructional Content and Practices for Exceptional Children
Planning and Managing the Teaching and Learning Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

39-42 credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Frostburg, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution
GPA of 3.0 or higher (2.75 -2.99 can be considered for provisional admission)
Hold a certification in teaching and or be eligible to be certified – Provide Praxis II scores and/or copy of teacher certification required.

Tuition Fees

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24570 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24570 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18837 USD / year

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Living costs

Frostburg

United States

1216 - 2059 USD / month

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