About the course

The Special Education Master?s and Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential Program is designed to prepare interns for special education careers in diverse, multicultural, urban schools. The program offers two pathways. One for candidates who already hold a teaching credential and one for those who are new to the profession. Both of the program pathways include working as paid intern teachers in Bay Area schools. This program can also include the Bilingual Authorization. Instruction and assignments are aligned to job demands, connecting theory and research to practice. Highly qualified instructors have extensive experience in diverse, multicultural, urban schools working with a wide range of students with disabilities. Students are members of a -knit cohort in small, personalized classes. Students receive extensive supervision and mentoring, on the job and in class, providing the support interns need to meet job, program, and state requirements. Our intern teachers learn practical skills that they can apply the next day in their K-12 classrooms. USF helps students find jobs as paid special education intern teachers. 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
Summer (May), 2024	San Francisco
Summer (May), 2025	San Francisco
Summer (May), 2026	San Francisco

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of San Francisco

One set of unofficial transcripts from each university/college previously attended. For U.S. applicants, the degree must be from a regionally accredited university/college. An applicant with a pending degree must provide official verification of expected degree completion from institution's Registrar or school official. An undergraduate degree is required to apply to a master's program. Please note: if admitted you will need to submit official transcripts prior to enrolling.

　　Applicants must have earned their bachelor's and/or masters' degrees from a regionally accredited institution. They must provide a background of academic preparation and/or professional experience that demonstrates their ability to pursue graduate level programs.

　　Recommended GPA of 2.75

　　Two current, signed letters of recommendation, noting suitability for graduate work.

　　Current résumé.

　　A Statement of Intent — How will you support and advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 students with mild to moderate disabilities? In addition, outline the purpose for seeking admission to the Special Education MA/Credential program, include career and academic goals.

　　Proof of Completion of one of the Basic Skills Requirements*

　　Multiple subject candidates can complete the CSET Multiple Subject exams PLUS the CSET Writing Skills exam to satisfy the Basic Skills Requirement.

　　Proof of subject matter competency (CSET for multiple subjects candidates).

　　Multiple Subjects candidates are required to complete the CSET: Multiple Subjects exam (Subtests I, II, and III)

　　TOEFL - 580 (paper test) or 92 with no sub score lower than 20 (Internet-based test) for master's applicants

　　IELTS - 7.0 for master's applicants and doctoral applicants

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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 San Francisco. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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