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MEd Special Education Initial License at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

Graduates of the University's Special Education Initial License MEd are student-centered, collaborative professionals who deliver robust, high-quality, and specialized educational services, adding value to the learning and development of infants, children, and adults with disabilities from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 3 years / Plan C 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time; hybrid  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Academic Behavioral Strategist, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Early Childhood Special Education, Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities.

Career pathways

Program graduates are knowledgeable in the following areas: - Engaging in collaborative problem solving with families and professionals to meet the academic, social, behavioral, and life skills needs of individuals with disabilities. - Implementing, and supporting others' implementation of, evidence-based instruction and intervention with fidelity to improve student outcomes. - Using reliable and valid assessment data to make individualized educa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.8. Experience in working with children and/or people with disabilities is preferred. Fall Start: The priority deadline for fall start applications is March 15. The final deadline for fall start applications is June 15th. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan C 30 credits

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