Special Education Graduate Admissions
Formal Application Process, Exams and Internships
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Application Deadlines: Fall - July 1 Spring - November 1 Summer - April 1 |
Application Requirements
- Online Application through Graduate Studies
- One official copy of transcripts for ALL institutions previously attended
- Application Fee
- If English is not the language of nurture, official test scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE exam are required
- 500 on the written TOEFL
- 173 on the computer-based TOEFL
- 61 on the internet-based TOEFL
- 5.5 on the IELTS
- 44 on the PTE
- Minimum GPA of at least 3.0 in undergraduate courses related to proposed major
Program-Specific Requirements
- Two Letters of Recommendation. Must submit the name and email of two persons who are well acquainted with the applicant’s undergraduate academic work, the applicant’s potential to do graduate work, and/or the applicant’s professional competence.
- Statement of Purpose. Include a formal written statement, at least one page in length, of why you want to pursue a Master's degree in Special Education in Mild/Moderate Disabilities or Behavior Disorders. Additional experiences with individuals with disabilities and career aspirations.
- Personal and Professional Fitness Form (Formerly Rule 20/21)
- Copy of Teaching Certificate