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Overview
The Special Education - The Master Teacher program from Central Michigan University will expand your skills and knowledge to new areas of special education as you prepare for a broad range of teaching and administrative roles. You'll focus on current issues in special education, curriculum development, evaluation, and research to address the unique needs and challenges of the field.
We also offer courses toward an additional endorsement in the areas of cognitive impairment, specific learning disability, or autism spectrum disorders.
Program Highlights
As a student in this program, you'll join the ranks of thousands of CMU-educated teachers.
- Every year, CMU confers master's degrees in teaching on more than 700 students–more than anyplace else in the state.
- Synthesize your experience with a capstone project before graduation.
- CMU's Educator Preparation Programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- This program is available only to individuals who hold PreK-12 general or special education certification.
- This program may be available to individuals with undergraduate degrees interested in working specifically with students with cognitive impairment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Communication Assessment and Intervention in Children with Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Educational Implications
- Promoting Self-Determination and Self-Regulation in Students with SLD
- Literacy Instruction for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities
- Evidence-based Approaches for Teaching Students with Mild Cognitive
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
- 30-33 semester hours
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Special Education Teaching View 1897 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Along with the application, you’ll need to submit a $50 application fee
- Submit a copy of your passport
- Submit proof of English proficiency or your intent to study English upon arrival – unless you are from an exempted country where English is the primary language of instruction.
- You also may demonstrate English proficiency by completing the English studies program through CMU's English Language Institute.
- Applicants must provide a third-party course-by-course credential evaluation and document verification
Tuition Fee
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International
13875 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 925 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
10890 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 726 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
10890 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 726 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Mount Pleasant
1000 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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