Overview
Special Education from University of Maryland Eastern Shore aims to prepare students to become effective special educators for mild and moderately disabled students in grades 1-12 and to meet the certification and professional standards of the Maryland State Department of Education and The Council for Exceptional Children.
Students at Special Education from University of Maryland Eastern Shore will:
- develop and refine the personal and interpersonal qualities and skills necessary to function intellectually, emotionally, and socially with others in the capacity of teacher or facilitator.
- develop the competencies needed to be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required of special educators.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Characteristics of Exceptional Individuals
- Learning and Instructional Design
- Behavioral Research
- Psychoeducational Assessment
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Communication Skills in Special Education
- Technology in Special Education
- Master's Research Seminar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Disciplines
Education Special Education Educational Psychology View 4299 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
- Passing Scores (defined by the Maryland State Department of Education) on the PRAXIS I.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for graduate studies;
- 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or better on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate work;
Tuition Fee
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International
18840 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 628 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
18840 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 628 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
10170 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 339 USD per credit during 12 months.
Tuition fees for part-time option.
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Funding
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