Program Overview
The Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders at University of Nevada Las Vegas is a MEd 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 Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders 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 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Las Vegas, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders 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 Special Education and Legal Issues
- Diagnostic and Prescriptive Assessment for Diverse Learners
- Communication Programming for Persons with Severe Disabilities
- Math Methods in Special Education
- Characteristics of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Parent Involvement in Special and General Education
- Management and Modification of Students with Special Needs
- Vocational and Career Education for Persons with Disabilities in
- Advanced Behavior Management
- Advanced Educational Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum
- Speech and Hearing Therapy for Classroom Teachers
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 meeting the admission requirements of the Graduate College, applicants must also meet the requirements established by the Department of Educational and Clinical Studies. They are:
- A minimum grade point average of 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a 3.00 grade point average for the last two years of undergraduate work. Admission to a master\xc2\x92s degree program in special education requires that students with a GPA of less than 2.75 be admitted to the graduate program with provisional status; and
- A letter of application/intent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,274 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,364 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Las Vegas 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 Nevada Las Vegas
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, United States
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
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