About the course

There has never been a greater need for all educators to understand and appreciate the unique challenges of children with special needs. No other master's degree-level, special education program in the greater St. Louis region comes to matching the expertise and practical applications that the UMSL ME.d. in Special Education brings to practicing special educators.

　　The Master of Education in Special Education explores important core knowledge in special education. The program's primary goal is to empower professionals as thoughtful educators who use best practices when assisting and empowering students with disabilities. Research and data-driven decision-making are emphasized throughout the program. Graduate students will apply learned and evaluated research into practice in their courses, and learn to analyze multiple types of assessment data. 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 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Missouri - St. Louis

Official transcripts from all universities attended

　　a. Successful applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree in education before beginning the master’s

　　program.

　　3. Grade Point Average

　　a. Minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale

　　b. Students whose total undergraduate GPA and major GPA are between 2.75 and 2.99 may be admitted on a

　　restricted basis except in the following circumstances:

　　i. Admission requires GPAs of 2.75 or better in

　　1. a) the undergraduate major field,

　　2. b) education coursework, and

　　3. c) overall.

　　ii. Students with GPAs below 2.75 may submit supportive evidence and letters of recommendation. Students

　　entering with GPAs below 2.75 are admitted on restricted status and required to obtain a 3.0 graduate GPA

　　in their first 9 graduate hours.

　　4. Entrance examinations

　　a. There are no entrance exams for domestic students.

　　b. International students are required to document English proficiency by providing scores from an internationally

　　accepted standardized examination before a decision is made on admission.

　　5. Letters of recommendation

　　a. May be invited for applicants who do not meet the normal criteria for admission.

　　Proof of English proficiency

　　TOEFL internet based- 79

　　IELTS- 6.5

　　Toefl pbt not given, hence minimum has been updated.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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 Missouri - St. Louis. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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