About the course

The College of Education at the University of Maryland provides research? and practice?oriented programs across a wide spectrum of education issues. Through its departments of Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education, Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, and Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership, the College's highly?regarded faculty, staff, students and alumni are committed to equity and social justice. College programs prepare students to be educators, counselors, psychologists, administrators, researchers and educational specialists. Graduates work with individuals from infancy through adulthood in schools, community agencies, colleges and universities.

　　Students pursuing the Master's of Arts (MA) Program in Special Education may earn the 36 hour degree. Those interested in completing the thesis option pursue the MA degree. The program can be part or full time, but continuous registration is required. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maryland - College Park

For the M.Ed. programs, students must submit scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test (meeting the State of Maryland passing scores) prior to admission into the program and have an undergraduate 3.0 GPA. 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. The AGS program requires a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a master’s GPA of 3.5, and submission of scores on the MAT, GRE, or Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test. Admission to the Ph.D. program requires:

　　Master’s degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.5 or better,

　　An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better,

　　A score on the Graduate Record Exam placing the student at or above the 50th percentile on verbal, quantitative, and analytic subtests,

　　Two years of research or work experience with exceptional populations,

　　Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s academic capabilities, work experience, and professional characteristics,

　　A statement of academic and research goals including intended area of study, research interests, and plans for future employment,

　　Evidence of writing skills shown in the statement of academic and research goals,

　　EDMS Research Methods I or equivalent.

　　A TOEFL score of 100 is required for international students who are not native speakers of English.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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