Program Overview
The Special Education at Cal Poly Pomona 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 6
- Location: Pomona, 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
- Special Populations
- Assessment of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Assessment of Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Curriculum for Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Introduction to Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Advanced Study of Moderate and Severe Disabilities
- Advanced Behavioral and Environmental Supports
- Leadership in Special Education Service-Learning
- Advanced Reading Seminar in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Advanced Seminar in Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Organization and Management of Special Education Programs
- Introduction to Assistive Technology
- Research Methods
- Educational Assessment
- Introduction to Educational Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- You have completed a four-year college course\nof study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree or its equivalent\nfrom an accredited or internationally recognized institution. \n
- Are in good academic standing at the last\ncollege of university attended. \n
- Have attained a grade-point average of at\nleast 2.5 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted. \n
- Have satisfactorily met the professional,\npersonal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate studies, which may\ninclude qualifying examinations. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-04-18
About Cal Poly Pomona University
Cal Poly Pomona University
Pomona, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 31