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Special Education - Mild Learning and Behavior Disorders, M.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
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Overview

Individuals certified in LBD are trained to work with students with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, and other mild disabilities. For additional information on this program, please consult your advisor or refer to the program advising sheet

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Lipscomb Experience
  • Physical Education / Wellness
  • Science
  • Math

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    71

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  • Minimum required score:

    527

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.

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    The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.

General Requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum GPA of 2.25 for possible conditional admission
  • Approval of academic department (Admissions submits documents to the department.)
  • GMAT or GRE is required 

Tuition Fee

  • International

    1489 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1489 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.

  • National

    1489 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1489 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.

  • In-State

    528 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 528 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
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Living costs for Murray

  • 900 - 1400 USD/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

Scholarships:Academic achievement scholarships:

  • 1. only for incoming freshmen
  • 2. awarded at time of admission
  • 3. awarded first-come, first-serve basis
Competitive scholarships:
  • 1. requires students to complete the MSU Scholarship Application
  • 2. awarded after January 15 application deadline
  • 3. students must apply every year via my Gate, on the Financial Aid tab.
Grants:
  • Federal Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
  • Federal Teach Grant
  • State Grant
Loans:
  • Federal Direct Parent PLUS
  • Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Graduate and Professional Students
  • Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan
  • Federal Perkins Loan
  • Nursing Loan 

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