Overview

About this Degree

Candidates completing the Special Education (Post Baccleaureate) program at James Madison University are prepared to serve as teachers of individuals with disabilities in a variety of educational placements. There are two programs of study for students wishing to pursue an M.A.T. in Special Education. The first (the fifth-year program) is a continuation of the undergraduate, pre-professional program in Special Education-General Curriculum K-12 and Special Education-Early Childhood (birth-age 5).

The second (initial licensure program) is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree and are interested in pursuing initial licensure to teach Special Education-General Curriculum K-12 or Special Education-Early Childhood (birth-age 5).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Growth and Development Birth through Adolescence
Foundations of Education
Reading
Behavior
Foundations of Exceptional Education
Teaching Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Grades

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-05-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-23 00:00:00

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International Students: Apply several months prior to the application deadline for your program, ideally 6-12 months in advance.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Special Education View 934 other Masters in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Professional resume
Two-to-three page written statement
Two Letters of Recommendation (one from an individual who can speak of your potential as a graduate student and another who can comment on your professional dispositions.)
Teacher candidates must also apply for, and be admitted toTeacher Education at JMU.
Pass Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) if not a licensed teacher
Pass Praxis I math or submit SAT/ACT scores that would waive Praxis I math

Tuition Fee

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International

18765 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1251 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

18765 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1251 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

7935 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 529 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Harrisonburg

1050 - 1715 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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