About the course

The Advanced Graduate Specialist (A.G.S.) certificate in Special Education is designed to promote professional competence in an area of concentration in the field of special education. This program is available to students planning to take extended graduate work beyond the master's level, within any of the major areas indicated for the master's programs. The certificate is awarded by the College of Education at the completion of all requirements, this is not a degree program. The candidate for the AGS certificate must have a master's degree or its equivalent earned at the University of Maryland or another accredited institution. The minimum number of graduate hours for the AGS certificate is 60 including applicable credits from the Master's program. The core of the program should be made up of special education courses and other work within the College of Education or other colleges in the University of Maryland. The program can be part or full time, but continuous registration is required. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 7 Semester(s)Fees: US$86,513

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	College Park
Spring (January), 2025	College Park
Fall (August), 2025	College Park

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maryland - College Park

The Master’s of Arts program requires a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and the submission of the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Examination test scores at or above the 40th percentile rank, GRE for M.A, Three Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Goals, Transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities, CV/Resume, Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose,

　　IBT Toefl - 100 (Speaking - 22, Listening - 24, Reading - 26, Writing - 24 ), Ielts overall 7 (Listening -7, Reading – 7, Writing – 7, Speaking - 6.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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