Program Overview
The Special Education at Azusa Pacific University 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 Special 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 32,108 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 32,108 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pacific, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special 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
- Methods of Teaching English Language Learners (K-12)
- Current Trends in Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities
- Introduction to Individual Differences and Strengths-based Education
- Assessment and IEP Development for Students with Mild/Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Positive Behavior Supports to Students with Mild/Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Educational Foundations (K-12)
- Counseling, Collaboration, and Consultation
- Instructional Strategies in English Language Arts
- Instructional Strategies in Mathematics
- Field Experience and Seminar
- Field Experience and Seminar
- Clinical Practice I (Student Teaching, K-12)
- Clinical Practice II (Student Teaching, K-12)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An International Graduate Application form\n(Apply Online | Download PDF*)
- $45 nonrefundable application fee
- A letter to the dean
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of Experience or Resume
- Official university transcripts
- Official TOEFL (90 iBT\nM.A./M.S.) or IELTS (7.0 M.A./M.S.) score
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,108 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 32,108 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,108 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 32,108 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Azusa Pacific 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 Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, United States
Azusa Pacific University(APU) is aprivateevangelicalresearch universityinAzusa, California, United States. The university was founded in 1899 inWhittier, California, with classes first held on...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
