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Special Education

University of Guam
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 650 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 285 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Deadline Mar, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Mangilao, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Special Education at University of Guam 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 Guam 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. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Tuition: USD 650 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 285 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Mangilao Village, Guam

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. Issues and Philosophies in Culturally Diverse Schools
  2. Introduction to Research Methods
  3. Qualitative Inquiry in Education
  4. Quantitative Analysis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).

  • Submit an Electronic Portfolio on LiveText to the Admission Committee to include the following:
    a. an essay, between 300-500 words, of accomplishments, interests, and goals relating to education.
  • b. three School of Education dispositions rubrics to be completed by two School of Education faculty and one current/former employer or school site administrator or master teacher.
  • A completed Form-A
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 650 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 285 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 650 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 285 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 5.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Guam 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 Guam

    University of Guam logo

    University of Guam

    Mangilao, United States

    public land-grant university in Mangilao, Guam

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline Mar, 2027
    • Start Date Aug, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months