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Tuition USD 15,372 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,372 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-10-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Emporia, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Special Education at Emporia 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 15,372 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,372 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Kansas City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Special Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Teach Adaptive Special Education in Kansas
  2. Teach Gifted, Talented, and Creative Special Ed in
  3. Use course work for professional development

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

To gain admission...

  • for the High Incidence concentration, candidates must possess a cumulative or last 60 semester hour grade-point average of 3.0 based on a four-point scale; admission to the Gifted, Talented and Creative concentration requires a 3.00 overall or 3.25 on the last 60 hours.
  • High Incidence and Gifted applicants must submit:
    • three letters of recommendation,
    • three disposition assessments, and
    • a personal letter that addresses goals and interests.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 15,372 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,372 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 15,372 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,372 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Emporia 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 Emporia State University

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    Emporia State University

    Emporia, United States

    Emporia State University 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
    • Application Deadline 2001-10-17
    • Start Date 2018-01-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months