Program Description

The Master of Arts degree in Special Education builds upon the competencies developed in the Preliminary Education Specialist and Induction Education Specialist Credential programs. This degree is designed to prepare graduates for positions of leadership, advocacy and scholarship in schools, the community and within the overall profession of special education. Toward this end, faculty members facilitate the development of student competencies in reflective dialogue, presentations and written avenues of expression.

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Good standing in the last university attended.
3. A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester units completed.
4. Successful completion of a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential.
5. A 3.0 GPA for all work taken as a conditionally classified student.
6. Approval of a plan of study by the student’s advisor.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

Score reporting required.