Program Overview
The Education - Special Education Option at California State University San Bernardino is a MA 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 Education - Special Education Option 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: San Bernardino, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - Special Education Option programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders (Note: not an elective for ASD Emphasis)
- Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Note: not an elective for ASD Emphasis)
- Methods in Mild/Moderate Disabilities I (Note: not an elective for Mild/Moderate)
- Methods in Mild/Moderate Disabilities II (Note: not an elective for Mild/Moderate)
- Methods for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities I (Note: not an elective for Moderate/Severe)
- Methods for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities II (Note: not an elective for Moderate/Severe)
- Methods in Early Childhood Special Education I (Note: not an elective for ECSE)
- Methods in Early Childhood Special Education II (Note: not an elective for ECSE)
- Issues and Trends in Special Education: Current Issues
- Issues and Trends in Special Education: Collaboration and Consultation
- Issues and Trends in Special Education: Instructional Technologies
- Issues and Trends in Special Education: Administration
- Issues and Trends in Special Education: Historical
- Issues and Trends in Special Education: Special Populations
- Issues and Trends in Special Education: Transition
- Issues and Trends in Special Education: Post Secondary
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 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).
In addition to the general requirements of the university, specific requirements for admission to classified status are:
- Application and official admission to the university for the M.A. in Education, Special Education Option;
- Completion of prerequisite courses ESPE 530 and ESPE 531 with grades of \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 or better;
- Two letters of recommendation, one from the school where the candidate has most recently taught or is currently teaching, to be evaluated by faculty members in the program;
- Personal Academic Statement describing candidate\xc2\x92s purpose for graduate education program and preparation for graduate study in special education;
- Applicants must meet the graduate entrance writing requirement by one of the following:
- Completion, with a grade of \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 (3.0) or better, of one of the following courses: EDUC 306, ENG 306, HUM 306, MGMT 306, NSCI 306, or SSCI 306 at this university or an equivalent course;
- Satisfactory completion of the Writing Requirement Exemption Examination (WREE) offered at this university;
- Applicants must possess a minimum grade point average of at least 2.75 from all baccalaureate and post baccalaureate course work or at least 3.0 in the last 90 quarter units attempted.
- Students who do not meet these criteria may be admitted as conditionally classified graduate students. Students admitted in this category may be changed to classified standing with approval of the College of Education. No more than 20 quarter units may be used to demonstrate fitness to complete the program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Bernardino 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 California State University San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...
University Profile- Start Date for 2024
- Language English
- Duration 24 months