Overview

Maximize your options for employment as a dyslexia specialist -- learn more about our Master of Education in Special Education (Guided Studies, Dyslexia Specialist) Concentration at Fitchburg State University.

What will I do?

Complete a capstone course on the implementation of industry-recognized best practices
Meet the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading set forth by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

Career Opportunities

Title I or reading teacher
Reading specialist
Literacy coach
Private tutor
Special education reading specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Research
Dynamic Perspectives in Education
Consultation and Collaboration Strategies
Wilson Reading System
Language Development, Differences and Disorders
Reading Disabilities and the Assessment of Reading
The Assessment of Writing Skills and Writing Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript of a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Three letters of recommendation
Professional resume
Official transcripts of graduate level course work from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)
Graduate application and fee

An essay, no more than one page in length, in response to one of the following questions:

Tell us about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person’s life.
What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping mode.
Describe the situation as it occurred at the time.

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

3802 USD / year

≈ 3802 USD / year
Out-of-State

3802 USD / year

≈ 3802 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3802 USD / year

≈ 3802 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition, In-State and Out-of-State: $1,170 per 6 credits

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Special Education (Guided Studies, Dyslexia Specialist).

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Overview

What will I do?

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

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