Master of Science in Special Education Teaching
Whether you are beginning your career with a Bachelor of Science in Education or want to grow professionally with a Master's Degree or Educational Specialist, we believe this is the place for you! With accredited programs, campus, online and hybrid classes, caring faculty and staff to guide you, you can begin or continue your journey toward a rewarding life in the field of Education and Leadership.
The department offers Alternative Teaching Licensure programs in Special Education and Secondary Education. Certificates that lead to an endorsement to a teaching license in a variety of educational areas are available.
Pitt State has been ranked in the Top 25 Best Online Graduate Education Programs by U.S. News & World Report. The best online master's in education degree programs were chosen based on factors such as accreditation, admissions selectivity and academic and career support services offered to students.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years of PSA (Contact our PSA counselor for more information)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Procedural Steps for Master's degree:
1. The candidate must apply for and be admitted to a degree program through the Admissions Office.
2. The candidate must apply for candidacy in conference with the advisor prior to enrollment in his/her 12th hour of coursework.
3. The candidate must petition the Graduate and Continuing Studies Office to graduate.
Admission Criteria:
The admissions criteria for the Master’s Degree in Special Education Teaching will include the following:
1. The candidate must hold a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Education degree with requirements met for general education conditional teaching license.
2. The candidate will have a GPA of at least 3.00 in the undergraduate major.
3. The candidate must submit two recommendation forms from superintendent, principal, special education director, supervisor or co-teacher.
4. International students must check with graduate website for requirements.
5. Candidates may be granted probationary admission by maintaining a 3.0 GPA during the first nine hours of coursework.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19560 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 10000 USD
Application Fee: 60 USD
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