MA Special Education at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

The M.A. in Special Education is for applicants who hold a bachelor's degree and want certification in elementary or secondary special education. It is aligned with Council for Exceptional Children standards, Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards and AAQEP standards.

Faculty: Feinstein College of Education | Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

Graduates learn to partner with families and professionals, apply legal and ethical obligations, use inclusive and anti-racist pedagogy, conduct and interpret educational achievement assessments, use evidence-based strategies for diverse learners, and apply science of reading strategies for specific learning disabilities including dyslexia.

Career pathways

Certified special education teaching at elementary or secondary level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Official transcripts; statement of intent (maximum three pages); two professional letters of recommendation, one from a direct supervisor who has observed you working with youth; minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5; interview with a Special Education faculty member; current resume; TOEFL or IELTS results if first language is not English; current BCI or equivalent background check; application form and fees.

Domestic applicants: USD 17,116 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charges (en Source

International applicants: USD 33,328 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme diffe Source

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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