About the course

The Master of Education in Special Education focuses on the preparation of teachers to work with students with disabilities in PK-12 schools. Teachers may also be prepared to work with infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. The program has an emphasis area that the Association for Behavior Analysis International has verified toward the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst? (Option 1) examination. Applicants will need to meet additional requirements before they can be deemed eligible to take the examination.

　　Two types of master?s degrees in special education are offered, the Master of Education (M.Ed.) with out a thesis and Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a thesis. These programs have differing emphases and so it is recommended that students meet with a faculty advisor in selecting the most appropriate program.

　　Emphasis areas include:

　　mild to moderate disabilities (K-12),

　　intellectual disabilities: moderate to intense needs,

　　applied behavior analysis in special education,

　　autism and related disorders (K-12),

　　advanced studies in learning and behavior disorders, and

　　early intervention/early childhood special education. 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: US$33,912

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nevada

Completion of the program application

　　Passing scores Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators in Reading, Writing, and Math or CBEST. If you provide evidence of a Nevada Teaching License without a provision for the basic skills test or have a master's degree in another area, you are exempt from this requirement.

　　Statement of professional goals

　　1-2 page resume

　　Two professional letters of recommendation

　　Qualified in the professional judgment of the program faculty

　　The specific curriculum requirements are adapted to the professional needs of the student. Students should not enroll in any graduate-level course without first securing the approval of the program that such a course is acceptable.

　　TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet)

　　IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 15 December 2023

Further information

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

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