Special Education, Master of Science (M.S.)

Graduate programs offered in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DcD), Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD), Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), and Learning Disabilities (LD) are designed to prepare professionals to work with students with disabilities in school settings.

Program Highlights

• This graduate program leads to special education licensure in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Developmental Disabilities (DD; Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD); or Learning Disabilities (LD) or a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Special Education.
• Someone enrolled in this program can be seeking a M.S. only or seeking an M.S. and a teaching license.

Application Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
• Resume

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

• Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5
• Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.

Application Deadlines

	U.S. Based Applicants	International Applicants
Fall Start	July 15	May 1
Spring Start	November 15	September 1
Summer Start	April 15	N/A

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Time to Completion: 2 years

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