Overview
All Special Education candidates take the Special Education Core (22 credits) and the Specialty Courses in at least one area (10-15 cr.) which leads to Special Education licensure in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Developmental Disabilities (DD- available only for ABS licensed teachers), Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD), or Learning Disabilities (LD).
Candidates are welcome to pursue more than one licensure area. Students add the Portfolio (2 cr.) and Research Component Courses (8 cr.) to complete the 34 credits required for the M.S. in Special Education.
The Mission
The mission of teacher education program at Southwest Minnesota State University is to create inclusive communities of practice where each learner is an active participant in the investigation of learning, teaching and leadership processes. Teachers and learners will engage in educational theory, research, inquiry, critical reflection, and application in pursuit of excellence in a culturally responsive education.
The program is offered in two formats:
- On-campus: Courses offered as a balance of weekend, D2L, evening courses, and summer sessions.
- Off-campus: Learning Community (LC): The learning communities are conveniently located at off-campus sites in locations close to where educators live and work. Each learning community studies together for two academic years, meeting an equivalent of twenty times, or ten weekend meetings per year.
The Program
This program supports the departmental concept of “Communities of Practice Investigating Learning and Teaching.” The standards and best practices of the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) and its various divisions are embedded in the competencies of this program of study.
Participants will build knowledge in subject matter, instructional practices, and the learning/teaching process. Participants will integrate current research into effective practices and develop the leadership capacities necessary to implement effective educational practices in local settings. When participants complete the program, they continue to take responsibility to expand their own learning and leadership capacity.
Candidates demonstrate competencies through a portfolio process.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Assessment & Educational Planning & Lab
- Curriculum Design & Implementation in Special Education
- Positive Behavior Support in Special Education
- Collaboration in Educational Settings
- Procedural Safeguards in Special Education
- Autism Spectrum Disorders: Issues & Needs
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 70
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Education Communication Studies Special Education View 276 other Masters in Communication Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 70
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students must have earned a bachelor’s degree and hold a valid teacher’s license prior to admission to the graduate program.
- Students may transfer a maximum of six (6) semester credits of previous graduate work, including up to four (4) in specialty areas, from other accredited universities to SMSU.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to complete the graduate program.
- Online Application
- $30 (Non-Refundable) Application Fee
- Official transcript from an accredited college or university stating a Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) has been completed. If you attended a Minnesota State College or University, SMSU should be able to view your transcript without you having to request one to be sent.
- **International Students, please submit an evaluation of your transcripts so we can receive a calculation of your GPA. We currently accept evaluations from SpanTran, WES, and ECE.
Tuition Fee
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International
6630 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 442 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
6630 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 442 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Marshall
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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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