Program Overview
The Inclusive Special Education (Generalist) Grades 7-12 at Syracuse University is a MSc programme in Education over 12 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 Inclusive Special Education (Generalist) Grades 7-12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 25,974 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,974 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Syracuse, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Inclusive Special Education (Generalist) Grades 7-12 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
- Understanding Learning and Teaching
- Literacy Across the Curriculum
- Critical Issues in Dis/Ability and Inclusion
- Adapting Instruction for Diverse Student Needs
- Positive Behavior Supports in Secondary Schools
- Collaboration/Cooperation in Schools
- Seminar in Teaching
- Student Teaching
- Inclusive Professional Practices in Special Education
- Significant Disabilities: Shifts in Paradigms and Practices
- Seminar in Teaching
- Student Teaching
- Practicum in Psychoeducational Evaluation and Planning for Exceptional Children
- Augmentation of Communication in the Inclusive Classroom
- Assistive Technologies for Integrating Students with Special Needs
- Literacy Intervention for Special Educators, Grades K-12
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Standardized Tests
The SAT/ACT is not required of any student studying outside the U.S. and currently enrolled in a school that does not follow the American system of education (including U.S. citizens living abroad). SAT Subject Tests are not required.
*Please note, prospective Division I student athletes must take the SAT or ACT in order to meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
In addition, if your native language is not English you must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). If you are a U.S. citizen and your native language is not English you are encouraged to take either the TOEFL or IELTS to demonstrate your proficiency. More specific information on English Proficiency Requirements is provided below. In addition, Syracuse University will consider results of the PTE Academic for English proficiency.
English Proficiency
All international students whose native language is not English are required to have an official TOEFL , IELTS or PTE Academic score report sent directly to the University from the testing service.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,974 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,974 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,974 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,974 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Syracuse 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 Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse, United States
Syracuse University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months