MS Special Education Teacher Certification at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The MS Special Education Teacher Certification program is an initial certification program preparing students to: Serve as resources and advocates for persons with disabilities and their families Work cooperatively in and outside schools to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families Graduates are eligible to apply for a K-12 cross-categorical Special Education license. Students enrolled in this program are not permitted to accept teaching assistantships, project assistantships, research assistantships, or other graduate appointments that would result in a tuition waiver.

Department: Rehabilitation Psychology Special Education | Duration: 44 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline March 15 for international applicants; May 15 for domestic applicants), Summer (deadline March 15 for international applicants; May 1 for domestic applicants) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 44 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include RP & SE 320 Introduction to Teaching in Special Education; RP & SE 464 Diagnosis, Assessment, and Instructional Planning in Special Education; RP & SE 465 Language and Reading Instruction for Students with Disabilities; RP & SE 472 Methods in Transition and Vocational Education; RP & SE 473 Classroom Management for Inclusive Classrooms; RP & SE 515 Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Disabilities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not Required; Letters of Recommendation Required 2; Applicants are required to submit:; Statement of purpose; 2 letters of recommendation; Current CV/resume; Unofficial transcript(s). The admissions committee considers a variety of factors including academic preparation, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and professional experiences. Additional application information is available on the department website. Applicants are expected to meet general requirements for admission to the Graduate School. Rolling admissions for domestic applicants only. Domestic applicants interested in applying after the deadlines listed above are encouraged to reach out to the graduate program manager for updated deadlines based on available space in program.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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