Program Overview
The Special Education at University of Mississippi is a MEd programme in Education, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Oxford, 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
- The full program of study for the Master of Education with an emphasis in Special Education is offered only at the Oxford campus.
- The program currently does offer some online, hybrid, and compressed video courses, but the majority utilizes the traditional face-to-face approach.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
Applicants to the program must meet these requirements:
- 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours of undergraduate work
- Results from a national standardized achievement/aptitude test predictive of the ability to complete a graduate program successfully. These include: Praxis II Content Scores (6 points higher than MDE Licensure requirement) or competitive Graduate Record Examination (GRE; all sections).
- Two (2) Graduate Reference Forms
- Undergraduate degree in Special Education, Education or closely related field
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Mar, 2027
About University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi
Oxford, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
