Overview

Key facts

This program in Special Education is offered at West Virginia University prepares special education teachers and other professionals to engage in current research-based practices to provide high quality educational programs and services to promote academic achievement and post-school outcomes in inclusive elementary or secondary schools.
Graduates of the program will demonstrate knowledge and application of current evidence-based practices as exemplified by reputable research and professional standards to deliver individualized instruction to develop academic and social skills.
The Special Education M.A. program prepares individuals to be eligible to apply for certification through the West Virginia Department of Education Alternative Certification Program.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Technology Applications for Special Needs
Learning Characteristics: Autism
Educational Interventions: Autism
Mathematics for Special Needs
Reading for Special Needs

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
WVU Online Graduate Application.
Personal statement: A short 1-page essay on professional goals and reasons for seeking admission.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended (other than WVU).
International Students are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22320 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22320 USD / year

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In-State

22320 USD / year

≈ 22320 USD / year

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