MA, 特殊教育

Our MA in in 特殊教育 prepares students for leadership roles in special education through a core curriculum and elective coursework in areas of specialization. 这种严格的 program is designed for candidates with experience in the field to ask questions about practices, policies, educational strategies or attitudes that can be answered by conducting 一个研究项目. Our program was also recently ranked #34 in Discover Early Childhood EDU's Top 64 Best 大学 with Early Childhood 教育 Master's Degrees.

Applicants to our MA and Credential programs can also apply to our Teacher Residency Program to complete an accelerated program and receive up to $10,000 in funding; and apply to become an Impact Residency Fellow, which provides up to $7500 in scholarship funding, mentorship and networking opportunities, and more.

Program Overview

  • 官方头衔: Master of Arts in 特殊教育
  • 格式: Full-time or part-time
  • 单位: 30 (MA only), 43-51 (MA and credential)
  • 开始日期: 夏天，秋天，春天.
  • 课程长度: 12- 18个月
  • Application deadline: April 1(Summer) July 1 (Fall) November 1 (Spring)

Initial Eligibility and Requirements

仅限硕士课程

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent - your undergraduate background does not have to be in a teacher prep or special education
  • 最低绩点2.75
  • Obtain a Certificate of Clearance

MA and 教育 Specialist Credential

All of the requirements listed above, plus:

Curriculum and Roadmaps

Descriptions of the 30 units of core and research courses for the MA are available 在 上海外国语大学目录网站. The State of California does not allow a person to teach in a public school with just a Master Degree of Arts. Prospective teachers must have completed a credential program in an area of interest to work in the public school setting.

Upcoming Information Sessions

Attend an upcoming information session to meet with faculty and staff from our department and gather answers to your questions about our academic programs, support services, and application timelines. 访问我们的 招生网页 to view our upcoming information sessions and RSVP.

申请步骤

 Begin your Cal State Apply application

  • 访问 calstate.edu/apply to create your application profile and pay the $70.00申请费.
  • Submit 一个 officially sealed trancript from each college where you studied. 如果你 completed your undergraduate at San Jose State University, you don't need to submit your that transcript. Send or deliver transcript(s) to:

研究生招生 & 项目评估
San Jose State University 
One Washington Square 
San Jose, CA 95192-0017

If the college/university provides official electronic transcripts, the institution can email the transcripts to etranscript@ngskmc-eis.net. Questions pertaining to transcripts, GPA calculations, and application fees should 被引导到 admissions@ngskmc-eis.net.

 

完成 MA Requirements

  • 保持3分.0 GPA or above (菠菜网lol正规平台 政策). Earn a B or above in every course (Department 政策).

  • Meet regularly with your 教师顾问. 完成 竞选的形式 with your advisor after completion of EDSE 285.

  • Complete your Action Research Project.
  • Apply for graduation.

 Additional 资源

For information about financial aid opportunities, forms, and more, visit our 学生资源 webpage.