Program Overview
The Special Education General Studies at The State University of New Jersey is a MEd programme in Education over 60 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 General Studies 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: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,824 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 8,136 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education General Studies 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
- Learning Disabilities
- Psychology of the Exceptional Child
- Identification and Assessment of Learning Disabilities
- Remediation of Learning Disabilities
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Instructional Decision Making in Special Education
- New Jersey Special Education Law
- Current Topics in Special Education
- Statistical Methods
- Psychometric Theory
- Psychology of Learning
- Biological Bases of Behavior
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applications can be completed online or obtained from the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
- Nonmatriculated Study. Students not interested in pursuing a master\xc2\x92s degree but interested in taking graduate courses can enroll in special education courses. An individual must be admitted as a nonmatriculated student prior to registering for a course. Nondegree students may take an unlimited number of credits, but only 12 of these (approved by the adviser) can be transferred toward the master\xc2\x92s degree.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,824 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 8,136 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 13,824 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 8,136 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey 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 The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 60 months
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