About the course

Enrollment in graduate licensure program courses with field experiences in Special Education is limited to persons who have been accepted into the graduate program in Special Education. For other special education graduate courses, enrollment of students outside of the special education program is contingent upon meeting prerequisites and availability after enrollment of Special Education graduate students.To complete a course of study, each student must meet the program's academic and field based competency criteria, including a grade of B or higher in each course in the program of study, satisfactory evaluation in field experiences for those seeking licensure, and a passing score on the MA Comprehensive Exam. The Master of Arts in Special Education has five pathways to meet the varied needs of students pursuing graduate education and can be completed in two years for full-time students. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2025	Las Cruces
Spring (January), 2026	Las Cruces

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for New Mexico State University

The Special Education Program has a rolling admissions procedure for MA programs. Applications are reviewed upon submission to determine if candidates meet admission requirements. Application requirements follow:

　　1. A completed Graduate School admission application.

　　2. A letter of interest explaining the applicant's goals in pursuing an MA in Special Education.

　　3. Complete transcripts of all college work, including notation of a BA or BS Degree and a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher.

　　4. A curriculum vitae or resume.

　　5. Email addresses to contact three individuals who can provide a professional recommendation, such as professors, employers, or others qualified to evaluate potential for graduate work.

　　6. For alternative licensure, a letter from a school district indicating consideration for a position.

　　7. For international students with English language testing requirements, TOEFL test results of at least 79 iBT, 550 paper, or IELTS results of at least 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 68.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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