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Special Education

Frostburg State University
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Tuition USD 19,816 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,468 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Frostburg, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Special Education at Frostburg State University is a MEd 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 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. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 19,816 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,468 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Frostburg, 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

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).

Admission to candidacy occurs when you have completed a minimum of 15 credits and a maximum of 18 credits. You must have completed\nthe three Professional Core courses (EDUC 603, EDUC 606 and EDUC 640) as part of this admission process. Six credits within the\nSpecial Education Core must have also been completed. Transfer courses are not counted toward the 15-18 credits unless they are accepted\nas equivalent courses, and then the grades are not calculated in the GPA. Your advisor and the program coordinator have the right to require that you remediate deficiencies even if that requires extra courses, or to require that you be disenrolled from the program based\non your aptitude and professional growth potential. If disenrolled, you have the right to appeal to the Educational Professions Graduate\nLeadership Team. If the appeal is denied, you may reapply to the program after 1 year.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 19,816 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,468 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 19,816 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,468 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Frostburg 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 Frostburg State University

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Frostburg State University

Frostburg, United States

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  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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