EdS Special Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Education Specialist degree provides intensive professional development beyond the master's level for educational specialists, with an academic specialty area but without the dissertation and formal examination of the doctorate. Graduates work as consultants, educators and leaders in special education.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Special Education | Duration: 30 credit hours beyond the master's, completed within 4 years; at least 15 credits in the College of Education and 18 at 600 level or above | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

A 30-credit programme of study planned with an advisor; students can apply to the PhD and transfer credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree in special education or a related area (e.g. psychology, school psychology, communication disorders, school counseling, educational administration) with prerequisite competencies in foundations of special education, assessment, curriculum and instruction, and child development. Teaching/administrative license and three years' experience preferred. 2 letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, official transcripts. GRE and TOEFL (international applicants) optional.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 30 credit hours beyond the master's, completed within 4 years; at least 15 credits in the College of

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