MS in Special Education: Fees & Entry Requirements at California State University - San Bernardino, USA

MS in Special Education

USA

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What will I learn?

The Master of Science in Special Education will provide students with advanced preparation in research methodologies and research-based practices that address contemporary topics and issues in the field of Special Education. Options for concentration in Early Childhood Special Education, Mild to Moderate Support Needs, and Moderate to Severe Support Needs are available. Students pursuing the Master of Science degree in Special Education must be concurrently enrolled in an Education Specialist credential program or Education Specialist credential holders returning for the master’s degree.

Majors

  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Mild to Moderate Disabilities
  • Moderate to Severe Disabilities

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$16,417.00 (13,85,167) per year
Living Expenses: $19,786, Book & Supplies:$880.
Application deadline

01/06/2027

Start date

August 2027

Venue

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus

37500 Cook Street,

Palm Desert,

California,

92211, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$16,417.00 (13,85,167) per year
Living Expenses: $19,786, Book & Supplies:$880.
Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus

37500 Cook Street,

Palm Desert,

California,

92211, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students currently enrolled in the CSUSB credential program who are applying only to the masters program must submit the following:A brief statement (Word document) indicating that you are currently in the CSUSB credential program, and that all required documents for credential admission are already on file.An unofficial transcript from CSUSB.Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can address your scholastic performance. When applying through Cal State Apply, the system will invite your references to complete an online form. No physical letters are needed. Applicants who hold a valid Education Specialist Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and are applying only to the masters program must submit the following:Proof of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, either overall or in the last 60 semester units.Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can address your scholastic performance. When applying through Cal State Apply, the system will invite your references to complete an online form. No physical letters are needed.Verification of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test within the past four years.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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