Program Overview
The Special Education at University of San Diego is a MEd 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 7
- Tuition: USD 45,540 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 45,540 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, 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
- Healthy Environments and Inclusive Education
- Management of Behavior and Instruction
- Inclusive Curricula for Learners
- First and Second Language Development for the Classroom Teacher
- Assessment Identification to Transition in Special Education
- Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts
- Practicum in Special Education Mild/Moderate
- MCC Action Research Seminar
- Legal, Ethical and Professional Practices in a Diverse Society
- Diverse Family Systems and Transitions
- Elective Course in MEd
- Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education in a Global Society
- Psychological Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society
- Student Teaching for the Multiple Subject Candidate
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The University of San Diego Graduate School Admission Application
- One official sealed transcript from all colleges and universities attended, including community colleges. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a Course-by-Course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES).
- A minimum of two professional letters of recommendation from a current supervisor or a professor attesting to both academic and personal skills, and if possible, to teaching abilities.
- A current resum\xc3\xa9 or curriculum vita
- The Statement of Purpose. Address each of the following three questions. Each response has a maximum length of 250 words, for a total maximum length of 750 words for the Statement of Purpose.
- California state law requires that all credential seeking students receive passing scores on the CBEST and CSET prior to student teaching. We strongly encourage all applicants to our MCC program to have passed the exam requirements prior to the application deadlines. If you are unable to sit for an administration of these exams prior to applying, you are encouraged to submit proof of registration for a future test date. Please note, enrollment into our programs will only be granted if all required examinations are successfully passed and reportable scores are received by the deadlines indicated below.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 45,540 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 45,540 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 45,540 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 45,540 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of San Diego 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 University of San Diego
University of San Diego
San Diego, United States
University of San Diego is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months