Program Overview
The Special Education at University at Albany 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Albany, 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
- Classroom Literacy Instruction
- Instructional Environments and Practicies for Students with Disabilities
- Developing Reading Comprehension and Content Knowledge for Students with Disabilities
- Math and Inquiry Instruction for Students with Disabilities
- Managing School and Classroom-wide Student Behavior to Promote Efficient and Effective Instruction
- Teaching Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities
- Assessment of Students with Disabilities
- Teaching Written Expression to Students with Disabilities
- Educating Students with Emotional Disorders and Challenging Behaviors:Advanced Tiers of Support
- Clinical Internship: Teaching Students with Disabilities
- Clinical Intenship: Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (for a total of 6)
- Clinical Internship Seminar: Teaching Students with Disabilities (2)
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 requirements
- Successfully complete a bachelors degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 gpa.
- Meet the Certification Eligibility requirements for your chosen program.
- Submit three satisfactory references (one of these must address the candidate\'s academic abilities and/or potential for graduate study; one must attest to the candidate\'s teaching abilities and/or potential; the third may attest to either academic or teaching abilities/potential, or to other aspects of the candidate\'s experiences or traits that are felt to enhance the application).
- Complete all questions on the application and take your time with the written questions. We read your responses carefully, not only for what you say but also to learn how you express your thoughts in writing. Be candid about your goals, experiences, and your own literacy abilities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University at Albany 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 at Albany
University at Albany
Albany, United States
The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months