Special Education, M.A.

The Master of Arts in Special Education prepares candidates to be leaders in their respective positions. Candidates learn how to utilize research to foster change based upon best practices. A minimum of 32 semester units of coursework is required for a Master of Arts in Special Education. The Special Education Division offers two pathways for obtaining a master's degree:

1. Applicants currently pursuing a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential.
2. Applicants seeking a MA in Special Education only.

All candidates must receive advisement and an education plan from the Master of Arts in Special Education Program Director prior to admission to the program. Fourteen (14) core units must be completed along with a minimum of eighteen elective units. Candidates may apply selected credential course work as elective units. Up to nine units may be transferred from another university.

Admissions Requirements

• Official transcripts verifying bachelor's degree
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Letter of explanation if GPA is under 3.0
• Three current reference forms
• Education plan completed by the MA Program Director
• All official transcripts from colleges/universities attended
• Academic writing sample
• Copy of valid certificate of clearance
• Verification of negative TB test (within last 12 months)