Master of Science Special Education (MS) Degree
About the Program
The Master of Science in Special Education Program at Southwest Minnesota State University offers programming for initial teaching license, as well as options for Tier 3 or 4 teachers seeking to add Special Education. Candidates will complete an action research project to enhance their learning and develop their research skills.
This degree is a minimum of 34 graduate credits. Up to 9 transfer credits are allowed. Total credits may be increased if seeking licensure in conjunction with the master's degree in Special Education. A master's degree alone does not guarantee licensing. The Master of Science; Special Education program has emphasis areas in:
All Special Education candidates take a Special Education Core (18-19 cr.) or the Alternative Core (18 cr.) and the Specialty Courses in at least one area (10-15 cr.) which leads to Special Education licensure. Candidates are welcome to pursue more than one licensure area. Research Component Courses (8 cr.) are required to complete the 34 credits required for the M.S. in Special Education. Candidates can select certificate or licensure options. A transcript review will be completed for licensure candidates to ensure completion of all licensing requirements for the state of Minnesota.
Cost & Financial Aid
- Graduate Tuition rates at SMSU are AFFORDABLE!
- SMSU offers in-state tuition to nearly everyone. No out state rates! Reciprocity rates may apply.
- U.S. Citizens and eligible noncitizens can apply for Federal Aid with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Also, don’t forget to check out the different Scholarship opportunities available for graduate students.
- No teaching license? - Initial license are available for ABS, ECSE
- Current teaching license not in Special Education? - ABS, ASD, EBD, ECSE, LD/SLD
- Licensed in SPED:ABS? - ASD, DD/DCD, EBD, LD/SLD
Program Requirements:
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