Program Overview
The Exceptional Adolescents Generalist - Special Education (MST) at Fordham University is a Master programme in Education, 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 Exceptional Adolescents Generalist - Special Education (MST) 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bronxville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Exceptional Adolescents Generalist - Special Education (MST) 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
- Adolescence Education Portfolio
- Assessment of All Learners with Disabilities
- Autism Workshop
- Behavior Interventions and Effective Classroom Management
- Collaboration and Co-Teaching in Classroom/Learning Environments
- Teaching and Learning IV
- Developing Digital Literacy
- Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Training
- Dignity for All Students Training or
- School Violence Prevention
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Requirements for international students are slightly different than ones for U.S. students. (Students who want to major in dance or theatre must complete additional requirementsas well.)
\xc2\x95 Common Application with essay and $70 application fee
\xc2\x95 Recommendation from school guidance counselor or secondary school teacher
\xc2\x95 Transcripts, mark sheets or certificates from all secondary schools or high schools attended
Curricula for secondary educations around the world vary, and we recognize not all students have access to the same courses. That\xc2\x92s why we evaluate each student\xc2\x92s transcript\xc2\x97a list of courses taken and grades received\xc2\x97individually. No matter what you have studied, though, we expect you to have experienced a challenging university preparatory curriculum.
All transcripts should be original documents submitted directly from your school to Fordham University\'s Office of Undergraduate Admission. Copies must be certified by the school or an EducationUSA center. If the transcript is in a foreign language, please provide an English language translation of the document with your application.
If applicable, please provide any national testing results (for example, GCSE, CAPE, or ICSE results, or projected results for IB, A levels, etc.)
\xc2\x95 SAT or ACT (with writing) scores (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748)
All students, whether native English speakers or not, are required to submit SAT or ACT with Writing scores. Besides being used as part of our decision-making process, test scores are used to determine your eligibility for Fordham\xc2\x92s merit scholarships. Early Action applicants must take the SAT or ACT no later than October. Regular Decision applicants must take the SAT or ACT no later than January.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Fordham 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 Fordham University
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