Overview

The Master’s in Special Education (Advanced) program at Canisius College places a strong emphasis on theory, research and practicum experience. The curriculum enables you to develop an understanding of etiology, related psychological and social factors, and techniques proven effective for teaching students with diverse learning needs.

Learning outcomes

This master’s program is for you if you have already completed a degree program that led to certifications in either Childhood Education and Childhood Special Education or Adolescence Education and Teaching Students With Disabilities Adolescence Generalist. You will earn professional certification in Teaching Students With Disabilities.

The program also includes pathways to achieve course requirements and to earn a New York State Certification Master of Science Degree in Special Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Therapeutic Approaches for Disruptive Behavior
Assessment for Diverse Learners
Collaborative Practices on a Transdisciplinary Team
Transition Issues for Adolescents with Disabilities
Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Etiology & Educational Needs
Behavior Management and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received after the deadline will be processed on a space availability basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Special Education Educational Research Teaching View 181 other Masters in Educational Research in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Statement
Resume
Two Letters of Recommendation - letters can be personal, professional or academic references
Transcripts from the institution you have, or will be receiving, your degree from - unofficial or in progress transcripts are acceptable to begin the admissions review process
Applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will undergo additional review
Teaching certification - valid or in progress

Tuition Fee

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International

26550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 885 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

26550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 885 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

25650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 12 months.

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

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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