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Advanced Studies in Special Education

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Tuition USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Salem, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Advanced Studies in Special Education at Salem State University is a MEd programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Advanced Studies in Special Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Tuition: USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Salem, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Advanced Studies in Special Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice in Education
  2. Data-Driven Instruction
  3. Education Capstone: Action Research I
  4. Education Capstone: Action Research II
  5. Psychology of Learning
  6. Approaches to Mainstreaming
  7. Advanced Foundations of Education

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • $50\xc2\xa0non-refundable application fee\xc2\xa0
  • Official transcript or transcript evaluation
  • Three\xc2\xa0references
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable\xc2\xa0
  • Statement of purpose
  • A\xc2\xa0sample of academic writing
  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with grades of merit from an accredited college or university, with an arts and sciences major, or a major appropriate to the teaching license sought (e.g., physical education, computer sciences, or technology)
  • Initial license in Special Education issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • A sample of academic writing. Please review our\xc2\xa0academic writing sample guidelines. Attach your academic writing sample to the end of your personal statement in the online application.

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 490 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 400 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 5.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Salem State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Salem State University

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Salem State University

Salem, United States

Salem State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

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  • Start Date 2018-01-08
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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