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Special Education

Framingham State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MEd
Deadline Jun, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Framingham, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Special Education at Framingham State University 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 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  4. Location: Framingham, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Special Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice
  2. Language Developments and Communication
  3. Research and Evaluation (recommended after completion of three Content/Concentration courses)
  4. Introduction to Assistive Technology
  5. Literacy Instruction
  6. Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners
  7. Connecting Mathematical Concepts and Teaching
  8. Curriculum Development and Modification
  9. Assessment Procedures
  10. Development Patterns of Students with Moderate Disabilities
  11. Behavior and Classroom Management
  12. Collaborative Educational Planning

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Online graduate admission application
  • $50.00 application fee
  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college 
  • Massachusetts teaching license at the Initial level or passing scores in the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure as listed below:
  • For PreK-8 License:

    • Communication Literacy Skills Test
    • General Curriculum Test or General Curriculum: Multi-Subject and one test in Mathematics 

    For the Grades 5-12 License:

    • Communication and Literacy Skills Test
    • General Curriculum Test 

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Framingham State 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 Framingham State University

    Framingham State University logo

    Framingham State University

    Framingham, United States

    public university in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline Jun, 2027
    • Start Date Sep, 2026
    • Language English