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MEd Special Education at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

Graduates of the University's Special Education MEd program 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. Full Program: Students with a bachelor's degree from outside the University of Minnesota Special Education ABS or ECSE BS program will complete a required program of core courses, electives, and a capstone course.

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 education

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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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