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M.A. in Special Education

USA

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What will I learn?

The College of Education offers two master’s degrees and a doctoral degree with specializations in special education. The M.A. degree requires a thesis, while the Ed.M. degree requires a special project, both of which are research focused. The M.A. is designed for students who will potentially enter a doctoral program or who desire to focus on educational research, as opposed to application of educational strategies. A specific set of coursework also can lead to a supporting endorsement in special education.

Student Learning Outcomes:

All graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate an appropriate depth and breadth of understanding about the field of special education and disabilities.
Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to evaluate, understand, and communicate (oral and written) special education ideas and research.
Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to synthesize and apply special education research to problems of practice through skillful inquiry.
Demonstrate and apply scholarly habits of curiosity, inquiry, skepticism, and data-based decision-making.
Demonstrate understanding and valuing of diversity through pedagogical and inquiry endeavors.
Demonstrate a professional identity appropriate for future career plans.

Student Opportunities:

Internships in the public school system are available.

Career Opportunities:

Teaching, educational specialist, K-12 administration.

Which department am I in?

College of Education

Study options

Full Time (30 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$29,272.00 per year
USD $14,636 per semester
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Washington State University

370 Lighty Student Services Building,

PULLMAN,

Washington,

99164, United States

Full Time (30 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$29,274.00 per year
USD $14,637 per semester
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Vancouver Campus

14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue,

VANCOUVER,

Washington,

98686, United States

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Students must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and should have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

For international students

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited four year institution. The Department of Teaching and Learning and the Graduate School require a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.

Minimum TOEFL Scores: Internet 80

Deadlines:

Fall Semester: January 10

Spring Semester: July 1

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

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