Overview

The Special Education Program at California State University, Bakersfield offers the following programs:

Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program
Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Education, specializing in Special Education

All programs are accredited by NCATE and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

Outcomes

At CSUB, our primary mission is to prepare future special education teachers who can work effectively with students with Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe disabilities. Our students develop the instructional, interpersonal and management skills that are critical to success in this field. Graduates become effective teachers and caring, reflective, decision-making professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design & Analysis in Education

Communication & Consultation

Classroom Management
Positive Behaviour Support

Assessment of Students with Disabilities

Research in Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university: official transcripts from all college/university work
Transcripts from a college/university outside of the U.S. will require a course-by course analysis
Affidavit of financial support
Insurance agreement form
A copy of the student’s passport
A statement of purpose
Current professional resume
3 letters of recommendation from former professors

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

12058 USD / year

≈ 12058 USD / year
Out-of-State

12058 USD / year

≈ 12058 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10110 USD / year

≈ 10110 USD / year

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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