Program Overview
The Exceptional Student Education at University of South Florida is a MA programme in Education over 18 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 Exceptional Student 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
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tampa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Exceptional Student Education 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
- Creating Positive Learning Environments for
- Students with Disabilities
- Developing Individualized Educational Programs
- for Students with Disabilities
- Implementing and Evaluating Individualized
- Programs for Students with Disabilities
- The Reading Process in the Elementary School
- Remediation of Comprehension Problems
- Teaching Elementary Math
- Theory and Practice of Teaching English
- Language Learners
- Second Language Acquisition and Literacy
- in Children and Adolescents
- Language Principles, Acquisition, and
- Assessment for Teaching English Language Learners
- EDG6947-Internship and Classroom Research-6
- General Knowledge Test (all four subtests) \x96 if the CLAST (taken after July 1, 2002) was used to fulfill admission requirements instead of the General Knowledge Test (GKT), the GKT must be passed before internship
- Florida Teacher Certification Professional Education Test \x96 must be passed prior to graduation
- Florida Teacher Certification ESE Subject Area Test \x96 must be passed prior to graduation
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 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).
An earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university, or its international equivalent
Scholastic evidence to successfully perform in the academic program, as indicated by one of the following:
An earned graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in upper division undergraduate coursework
Preferred minimum GRE scores: Verbal\xc2\x96430; Quantitative\xc2\x96470; Analytical Writing\xc2\x964
A Professional Goals Statement that addresses why the candidate desires to pursue a Master\'s degree in special education
At least two (2) letters of recommendation from persons who have observed the candidate teach and/or work with children and youth
A completed application submitted to the Graduate School
Interview with the M.A.T. program faculty
Note that all M.A.T. programs include as an admission requirement the passing of all sections of the General Knowledge Test (GKT). Applicants who can document they lived outside the state or country and did not have access to take the GKT before the application deadline may submit passing Praxis scores or GRE scores to be considered for admission. Whether admitted with passing Praxis scores or acceptable GRE scores, the applicant must submit passing scores on the GKT before the last day of classes of the semester of first enrollment, or admission to the College of Education will be revoked.
For International Applicants All applicants whose native language is other than English or who have earned a degree from an institution outside Applicants whose native language is not English or who have not earned a degree in the United States must also submit TOEFL scores earned within two (2) years of the desired term of entry. A minimum total score of 79 on the internet?based test, or 550 on the paper?based test, are required. Applications submitted with TOEFL scores that do not meet the minimum requirements will be denied. The TOEFL requirement may be waived if the applicant meets one of the following conditions:
The applicant\'s native language is English, or
Has scored 500 or higher on the GRE Verbal Test, or
Has earned a college degree at a U.S. institution of higher learning, or
Has earned a college degree from an institution whose language of instruction is English (must be noted on the transcript), or
Has scored 6.5 on International English Language Testing System (IELTS) http://www.ielts.org/
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Florida 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 University of South Florida
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
University of South Florida is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
