About the course

The UA College of Education MA in Special Education is designed to prepare you to teach students with severe multiple disabilities. The program emphasizes inclusive education and evidence-based best practices in teaching children and youth with severe and multiple disabilities, such as moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, deafblindness, and autism spectrum disorders.

　　Our program is accredited by the Arizona Department of Education. Students who complete the program receive the MA degree. Students who successfully complete the MA and student teaching are eligible to apply for the Severe (K-12) Special Education Teaching Certificate in the state of Arizona.

　　In addition to the traditional two-year MA plan or part-time study, we now provide an Accelerated Master?s Program option for qualified undergraduate applicants. 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 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Tucson
Fall (August), 2024	Tucson
Spring (January), 2025	Tucson
Fall (August), 2025	Tucson
Spring (January), 2026	Tucson

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Arizona

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

　　Official transcripts showing a grade point average of “B” or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

　　A two-page personal statement describing your experience working with children or youth who have disabilities and how you expect the Mild-Moderate MA program to improve your impact with children or youth with disabilities.

　　If you do not hold a teaching certificate, we require evidence of experience working with children or youth with disabilities. Reference to this experience may be included in your letters of recommendation.

　　Three professional letters of recommendation. We prefer letters from persons who can attest to your ability to do graduate level work and interact effectively with children and youth.

　　An interview with a program advisor. Your interview will provide you with valuable information about the program and give you an opportunity to ask questions about the program. Your interview may be conducted in person, by phone, or via teleconferencing.

　　Minimum TOEFL: 79 (IBT) 550 (PB) or

　　Minimum IELTS: Composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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Application deadline:

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