About the course

The Special Education program at UBC concerns the education of students with exceptionalities, such as students with visual impairments, developmental disabilities, emotional or behavioural disorders, learning disabilities, gifts and talents, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Faculty are committed to promoting practices that facilitate inclusion, empowerment, and self-determination of individuals with disabilities and other special needs in home, school, and community settings.

　　Only university in the country to offer graduate coursework in special education across all areas of exceptionality, Opportunities for practical experiences with a variety of district and community partnerships , We offer opportunities for research and funding through faculty partnerships, We offer opportunities to change practice for the better through Special Education faculty initiatives, Outstanding support through a world-class faculty and staff to guide you on your academic journey. 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: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (July), 2024	Vancouver
Term 1 (September), 2024	Vancouver
Summer (July), 2025	Vancouver
Term 1 (September), 2025	Vancouver
Summer (July), 2026	Vancouver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of British Columbia

All applicants must upload their CV or résumé to the online system. Ph.D. applicants must also upload their GRE score report, as well as a writing sample (maximum 10 pages, must be in PDF format).

　　Upload official transcripts to online application

　　Three (3) Electronic References are required for all programs: CNPS, HDLC, SCPS, MERM, and SPED

　　All applicants must upload their CV or resume

　　Ph.D. applicants must also upload their GRE score report, as well as a writing sample

　　TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT

　　90

　　ibT Reading 22

　　ibT Writing 22

　　ibT Listening 22

　　ibT Speaking 22

　　IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT

　　6.5

　　IELTS Reading 6.0

　　IELTS Writing 6.0

　　IELTS Listening 6.0

　　IELTS Speaking 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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　　41st / 1250

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