About the course

The Special Education and Autism Master of Arts program prepares you to meet the diverse needs of individuals with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum. This program also provides a springboard for a doctoral program or a career in research for individuals with special needs.

　　This full-time program is offered on a quarter calendar beginning in Fall. Students get to choose from Plan I (Thesis) or Plan II (Comprehensive Examination).

　　Plan I (Thesis): Students complete a minimum of 36 upper-division and graduate units. At least 24 units are in graduate courses. A maximum of 12 units may be in graduate research for the thesis.

　　Plan II (Comprehensive Exam): Students must complete a minimum of 36 units in upper-division and graduate courses in Education and related fields as defined in existing programs. At least 18 of the 36 units must be in graduate courses, and none in graduate research for the thesis. 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: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$26,544

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Riverside
Winter (January), 2023	Riverside
Spring (March), 2023	Riverside
Fall (September), 2024	Riverside
Fall (September), 2025	Riverside

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California

Bachelor's Degree 4-year equivalent from accredited institution

　　3.0 GPA Junior/Senior years of undergraduate degree

　　GRE MA programs only, General Subject Test

　　Mail in one copy of all official transcripts in the original sealed envelope from the home institution.

　　Acquire three letters of recommendation from academic sources.

　　Report GRE scores to UCR. M.A. programs (not required for M.Ed.).

　　The Statement of Purpose is your opportunity to discuss your intent for pursuing the graduate program and how it aligns with your career objectives. The Personal History Statement is about your background, culture, economic and social experiences, and how those elements have led you to pursue a graduate degree. Each essay should not exceed 3,000 characters and is uploaded directly to the online application.

　　TOEFL - minimum required scores:

　　Internet-Based Test (iBT) - 80

　　Paper-Based Test (PBT) - 550

　　Computer-Based Test (CBT) - 213

　　IELTS - minimum required scores:

　　Overall score – 7

　　Individual/sub-scores – 6

　　A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale).

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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