Program Overview
The Special Education at California State University Bakersfield 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
- Tuition: USD 3,369 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Bakersfield, 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
- EDRS 680 (4): Educational Statistics
- EDRS 681 (3): Research Design & Analysis in Education
- EDSP 503 (5): Communication & Consultation
- EDSP 505 (5): Classroom Management & Positive Behavior Support
- EDSP 510 (5): Assessment of Students with Disabilities
- EDSP 688 (3): Research in Special Education
- EDSP 506 (5): Characteristics of M/M Disabilities
- EDSP 545 (5): Instructional Strategies for M/M Disabilities
- EDSP 517 (5): Characteristics of M/S Disabilities
- EDSP 632 (5): Curriculum & Instruction for M/S
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).
1. Apply for admission to CSUB for post-baccalaureate study
2. Attend the Orientation Meeting and get application materials. 3. Submit completed application materials by due date:- Special Education program application form
- Three letters of recommendation
- Autobiography
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from accredited college (provide transcripts)
- GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale)
- Writing competencies (41 or higher in CBEST writing section or the GWAR)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,369 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,369 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Bakersfield 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 California State University Bakersfield
California State University Bakersfield
United States
California State University, Bakersfield is a public university in Bakersfield, California. It was established in 1965 as Kern State College and officially in 1968 as California State College...
University Profile- Application Deadline June 1, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months