Overview

The Education - Special Education (Emotional-Behavioral Disorders) program offered by Furman University includes preparation in a selected area of special education through courses dealing with the nature of a specific disability and the related practica. Teachers who are pursuing this degree learn even more specialized intervention techniques and strategies to deal appropriately with children with special needs. The final practicum allows students to apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world setting.

This concentration is for teachers who have already met South Carolina Department of Education requirements for certification in elementary education. Secondary teachers may also complete this program by completing a course in teaching mathematics at the elementary level.

To complete this program, students must show evidence of a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II exam.

Master of Arts in Education

Master of Arts programs are designed primarily for certified teachers. Individuals seeking initial teacher certification will be required to complete undergraduate courses which will not apply toward the master’s degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics and Measurement in Education

The Culture of Schooling in America

Foundations and Current Trends in Literacy Research and Practice

Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

Education of Students with Exceptionalities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Special Education Early Childhood Education View 2919 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution in the United States or a teacher education program recognized by the South Carolina Board of Education

satisfactorily completed an accredited program of initial teacher certification

a graduate admissions application, accompanied by a one-time, non-refundable application fee

two professional recommendations and Dispositions Assessment Evaluation by persons familiar with the candidate’s teaching (e.g. principal, assistant principal, immediate supervisor)

a copy of their current teaching certificate

official transcripts from each higher education institution previously attended

Tuition Fee

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International

17820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 540 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

17820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 540 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

17820 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 540 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Greenville

1083 - 1850 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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