Overview

Teachers and educational professionals enrolled in the online Master of Education in Special Education program at Pennsylvania State University can learn about evidence-based practices to support individuals with special needs or those who are at risk. This program focuses on current issues and topics in the field of special education and gives you the opportunity to choose an emphasis in Academic and Behavioral Supports, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Autism.

Features

The Academic and Behavioral Supports emphasis is designed for educational professionals who want to learn skills to effectively support students with disabilities. Topics include, but are not limited to, effectively managing behaviors, designing and delivering instruction, and developing and administering educational assessments.
The Applied Behavior Analysis emphasis is for professionals who want to gain in-depth knowledge of the principles and procedures of ABA, with or without the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA). Educational professionals certified as BCBAs develop, implement, and monitor programs to promote positive behavior change in individuals with special needs.
The emphasis in Autism is designed to help you acquire comprehensive, evidence-based knowledge to assist in developing effective educational programming for all students with autism spectrum disorders. It includes course work on assessing individuals with autism spectrum disorders; developing strategies to foster social, behavioral, communicative, and academic gains; using applied behavior analysis when working with children with autism; and enhancing collaboration among individuals with ASD, their families, and educators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Learners with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
Current Issues in Special Education
Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Ethical Considerations for Special Education Populations
Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis
Communication and Social Competence
Assessment and Curriculum
Design and Delivery of Evidence-Based Instruction for Learners with Special Needs

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Special Education View 466 other Masters in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.

Official transcripts from each institution attended

English Proficiency

References (3)

Résumé or curriculum vitae — Upload your résumé (one to two pages) to the online application.

Personal Statement — A statement (one to two pages) addressing your purpose and objectives in enrolling in a graduate program in special education.

Tuition Fee

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International

24406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12203 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

24406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12203 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

24406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12203 USD per semester 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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Scholarships Information

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