Overview

About this Degree

Graduates of the Early Childhood and Elementary Special Education program at Auburn University are prepared to implement evidence-based practices at an advanced level to support families and the development of young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and elementary-aged students with disabilities.

Our program is offered online and on campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Assessment in Special Education

Advanced Behavior Management in Special Education

Curriculum and Teaching in Specialization (Learning Strategies)

Positive Behavior Supports
Advanced Teaching Methods in Special Education

Program Implementation in Specialization (B-5)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students should submit all materials at least 90 days before the first day of class and domestic students at least 45 days before the first day.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Auburn, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Primary Education View 312 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum GPA 2.75 (Undergraduate) or Minimum GPA 3.00 (Graduate)
Clear Background Check
Praxis (required if you do not have valid State of Alabama teaching certificate)
If applying to Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education program, take the Early Childhood Education Test (5025) during the first semester of enrollment.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35986 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13306 USD / year

≈ 13306 USD / year

Living costs

Auburn

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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

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Overview

About this Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Auburn

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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