About the course

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Degree in Special Education is an ideal degree program for classroom teachers who wish to pursue teaching in the area of special education. In addition, those who enroll in this program will have the potential to build confidence in teaching, gain new ideas for current best practices of teaching, develop skills for reaching all students, and share ideas with other professionals in the field. This program is supported by highly qualified faculty who provide an excellent combination of theoretical and practical knowledge. (37 credits).

　　Special education teachers work with children and youths who have a variety of disabilities. A small number of special education teachers work with students with severe cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities, primarily teaching them life skills and basic literacy. However, the majority of special education teachers work with children with mild to moderate disabilities, using or modifying the general education curriculum to meet the child's individual needs and providing required remedial instruction. Most special education teachers instruct students at the preschool, elementary, middle, and secondary school level, although some work with infants and toddlers. 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
Winter (January), 2024	University Center
Spring (May), 2024	University Center
Fall (August), 2025	University Center
Spring (May), 2026	University Center
Summer (June), 2026	University Center

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Saginaw Valley State University

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Teacher certification in the State of Michigan or have an out-of-state teaching certificate that is recognized by the State of Michigan. IELTS score of 6.5. A TOEFL score of 79

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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 Saginaw Valley State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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