About the course

The master's in special education requires a specialization.

　　Intended for individuals with who want to work with special needs students, the special education master's degree can be completed in four semesters or extended over a longer period of time. Grow upon your past knowledge and skills and prepare for your future in special education. You will learn about effective teaching strategies and ways to create meaningful learning experiences for children. Typically, students seek the Master of Arts in Special Education while pursuing certification in one or more areas. This degree also provides flexibility for those not needing or wanting certification. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Vermillion
Summer (May), 2024	Vermillion
Fall (August), 2024	Vermillion
Spring (January), 2025	Vermillion
Summer (May), 2025	Vermillion
Fall (August), 2025	Vermillion
Spring (January), 2026	Vermillion
Summer (May), 2026	Vermillion

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Dakota

One official transcript verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree and official transcripts of all academic work at the undergraduate and graduate levels are required for all students, Three letters of recommendation (excluding the English Language Learners and Reading Interventionist certificate applicants), Statement of Purpose

　　Official copy of GRE or MAT scores, All applicants must have a teaching license for all programs except the M.A. in multi-categorical special education, the M.S. in TET or the M.A. in secondary education plus certification program. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree may be qualified for admission into the graduate program. Baccalaureate degree must be from an institution with full regional accreditation for that degree. A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.7 on conferred degree. A minimum score of 141 Verbal and 141 Quantitative on the GRE, or a minimum score of 403 on the Millers Analogy Test is required for full admission. English Proficiency Test Scores: Proficiency Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) or 550 on the written TOEFL is required for graduate admission. The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Exam is also accepted with a minimum score of 6.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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