Overview

A minimum of 36 semester units of coursework is required for a Master of Arts in Special Education and an Education Specialist credential at Fresno Pacific University. All candidates must receive advisement and an education plan must be developed prior to admission to the programs. The combined credential and MA program include 13 core thesis units and 23 credential units, as well as an extensive list of electives to add if you so choose. Up to 9 units may be eligible for transfer from another university. Courses include traditional, online, and blended format.

Career Development Happens Here

The staff in our Career Development and Experiential Learning Center are here to help you prepare to enter the working world. Whether your a freshman or an FPU alum, there are a number of resources and trainings offered to help you find the internship and job you’re looking for.

Resume writing classes

Career assessments, exploration & planning

Job search and networking opportunities

and much more

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Development ECSE

Special Education: Assessment and IEPs

Transition: Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Transition: Moderate/Severe and Early Childhood

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

36, 32 or 60

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fresno, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts verifying bachelor's degree

Minimum GPA 3.0

Letter of explanation if GPA is under 3.0

Three current reference forms

Education plan completed by the MA Program Director

All official transcripts from colleges/universities attended

Academic writing sample

Copy of valid certificate of clearance

Verification of negative TB test (within last 12 months)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

27720 USD / year

≈ 27720 USD / year
Out-of-State

27720 USD / year

≈ 27720 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27720 USD / year

≈ 27720 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Special Education.

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Career Development Happens Here

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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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

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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