About the course

Candidates in this master?s degree program work toward attaining leadership positions in schools and agencies in the community that provide services for individuals with disabilities. The program is aimed at developing advanced skills and knowledge of current research in special education, and evidence-based practices and reflective inquiry. The program culminates with a thesis or comprehensive exam. The program does not result in a credential to teach students with disabilities. Candidates who want to teach individuals with disabilities should refer to the Education Specialist Credential Program section. Candidates who are in the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Program may be eligible to apply to the master?s degree program the semester prior to completing coursework for the credential. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Long Beach
Fall (August), 2024	Long Beach
Fall (August), 2025	Long Beach

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - Long Beach

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, to include 24 upper-division units in 4 areas of study:

　　Human development:

　　EDP 301 or EDP 302 (or equivalent).

　　Statistics and measurement:

　　EDP 400 (or equivalent).

　　Individual differences:

　　EDSP 350 or EDSP 355A or EDSP 355B (or equivalent).

　　Special Education Assessment:

　　EDSP 564 (or equivalent).

　　Minimum 2.85 overall grade point average in last degree (not credential or certificate) earned from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants whose overall GPA is less than 2.85 but meet the University minimum GPA requirement and who present compelling evidence of academic and professional potential either through recent academic performance and/or experiential background, may be considered for admission at the discretion of the program admission committee. Special education teaching credential, or equivalent experience. One complete set of official transcripts must be submitted with the university application. This set of transcripts will be used to determine grade point average eligibility. Failure to submit transcripts in a timely manner will result in a delayed review of the application. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper-based – 550, Internet-based (iBT) – 80, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.0 each sub-section

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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 California State University - Long Beach. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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