Special Education, MA

Program Code: MA_476A
CIP Code: 13.1001

Program of Study for the Master of Arts in Special Education

Advanced Licensure: Requirements for this program were designed, and have been approved by the appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level (M-level) teacher education programs ONLY for students with A-level license from North Carolina or equivalent. Graduates seeking M-level license must have A-level license at the time of application for M-level license.

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete the application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE or MAT exam* scores.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

* Applicants to this program may be eligible for a standardized exam waiver. For details please the Admission Requirements information.

Location: On Campus and Off Campus; Off-Campus cohorts begin periodically, and follow a part-time extended format.

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts in Special Education

Total Required (Minimum 36 Hours)

Required Courses (21 Hours)

Choose One From the Following Research Courses (3 Hours)

Choose one course from each disability area (9 Hours)

Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

Learning Disabilities

Intellectual Disabilities

Electives (15 Hours)

Elective hours must be chosen in consultation with the advisor from related areas such as Reading, Curriculum and Instruction, Psychology, Communication Sciences & Disorders, and Child Development.

Recommended Courses are listed below.

Other Requirements for the MA in Special Education

Thesis: Not required

Proficiency: Not required

Candidacy: Not required

Comprehensive: Not required

Product of Learning: R E 5525 or SPE 5525 required

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