Overview

The Exceptional Student Education M.A. at the University of South Florida is designed to equip educators with the specialised skills required to support learners with diverse disabilities. This comprehensive programme focuses on fostering inclusive environments through advanced assessment techniques and collaborative instructional strategies. Students engage with a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application in real-world educational settings.

Why Exceptional Student Education at the University of South Florida?

This programme is specifically tailored for working professionals, offering a fully online delivery format that allows for flexibility without compromising academic rigour. The University of South Florida provides a structured five-term sequence that emphasises leadership, innovation, and advocacy. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates action research, allowing them to address contemporary challenges in special education through data-driven decision-making and reflective practice.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 16666 per year
National fee: USD 16666 per year
Local fee: USD 7840 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 30 credit hours, including core coursework and specialised electives. Modules may include:

Assessment
Instructional Design
Evidence-Based Practices
Collaboration
Research
Practicum
Emotional and Behavioural Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Action Research

Careers with Exceptional Student Education

Graduates are prepared for a variety of leadership and specialist roles within the education sector and beyond. The programme develops the expertise necessary to influence policy and improve outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. Potential career paths include:

Special education teacher or specialist
Transition or inclusion coordinator
Behaviour or instructional support specialist
Program coordinator or administrator in school districts or state agencies
Research or policy associate in accessibility initiatives
Administrator in non-profit organisations

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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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

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151 _(verbal)

143 _{(quantitative)}

4.5 _(analytical)

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

16666 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16666 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7840 USD / year

≈ 7840 USD / year

Funding

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