Program Overview
The Special Education - Learning Disabilities at Southern Connecticut State University is a MSc 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 - Learning Disabilities 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 9,051 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,378 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education - Learning Disabilities 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
- Approaches to Learning Disabilities: Issues and Research
- Programming for Learning Disabilities: Middle and Secondary Levels
- Diagnostic Testing and Reporting in Learning Disabilities
- Seminar in Learning Disabilities
- Clinical Practices in Learning Disabilities
- The At-Risk Child in the Early Elementary Grades: Instruction and Assessment
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 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 and program requirements are as follows:
- 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA
- The program can include 24 credits at the 500 level or above and six credits at the 300 or 400 level. (30 credit total)
- Each student must choose an area of concentration for the master\'s program from the following:
- Interdisciplinary
- Learning Disabilities
- Seriously Emotionally Disabled
- Adaptive Technology
- Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,051 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,378 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,051 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,378 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Connecticut 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 Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, United States
Southern Connecticut State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months