Overview

The Masters of Arts in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) at the University of South Florida St Petersburg provides an in-depth view of research, theories, and the application of theory to classroom teaching in Exceptional Student Education.

This unique graduate program offers student a flexible program of study based on an applicant’s previous degree, areas of interest, and experiences in the area of Exceptional Student Education.

The program

Requires 36 credit hours and will vary depending upon the selection of track or endorsement areas. Coursework is provided through online classes, on-campus classes, and a blended model of online and in-class sessions.

Programme Structure

Possible tracks/endorsement areas of study:

Reading
Math/Science
Educational Leadership
ESOL
Adjunct/Supervision Track in ESE
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Diversity Employability
Infant Family Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Saint Petersburg, United States
Tampa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

151 _(verbal)

143 _{(quantitative)}

4.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a “B” average or better and a previous graduate degree with a “B” average or better. In cases where an applicant has a bachelor’s and a graduate degree at the time of admission, the credentials and GPA of the graduate degree will be the determining factor for admission.
The equivalent bachelors and/or graduate degrees from a foreign institution. Bachelor’s degrees from institutions in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) are considered equivalent based on the Bologna Accord. For applicants with a 3-year Bachelor’s Degree with less than 120 hours, from Non-Bologna Accord Institutions, a transcript evaluation from a NACES member is required to confirm equivalency.
Applicants from countries where English is not the official language, and who have not earned at least a bachelor’s degree in the U.S., must also demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

Tuition Fee

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International

15863 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15863 USD per year during 12 months.
National

15863 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15863 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7840 USD per year during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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