Overview

Highlights

Fairmont State University offers an online Masters of Education Degree in Multi-Categorical Special Education with Autism. The Masters of Education - Multi-Categorical Special Education with Autism program prepares teachers to address the needs of learners with mild to moderate disabilities. Students who successfully complete program requirements and state requirements for certification will receive endorsements at both the K-6 and 5-Adult levels in Multi-Categorical Special Education and Autism. This graduate program is designed to meet the needs of two groups of candidates:

Candidates who hold a valid teaching license at the time of admissions and are seeking to add a certification and obtain a M.Ed. in Multi-Categorical Special Education with Autism.
Candidates who have completed a Bachelors Degree but who do not hold a valid teaching license at the time of admissions and are seeking a M.Ed. and certification in Multi-Categorical Special Education with Autism.
Autism Endorsement: Fairmont State offers 2 courses (6-credits) for individuals who hold a certification in Multi-Categorical Special Education and would like to apply to the West Virginia Board of Education for an endorsement in Autism.
- SPED 6330: Introduction to Autism
- SPED 6331: Methods and Strategies for Autism

Program Outcomes

In addition to the general outcomes for Graduate Studies at Fairmont State University, Special Education candidates are prepared to meet learning outcomes based upon the national Council for Exceptional Children Professional Standards and the state West Virginia Professional Teaching Standards.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Math Strategies for Exceptional Learners
Learning Exceptionalities and Behavior Disorders
Behavioral Support for Special Students
Instructional Techniques in Special Education
Special Education Practicum
Teaching Content Area Reading

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-22 00:00:00
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Starting 2024-05-28 00:00:00
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Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

36-39

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Special Education View 1471 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit admissions application to the Office of Admissions.
Pay $50 application fee along with application
Submit official college transcripts to the Office of Admissions
Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA
One of the following: Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Millers Analogies Test (MAT), Praxis CORE Exams, ACT, SAT, or Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Exam

Tuition Fee

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International

18144 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

18144 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 504 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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