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    Special Education (M.A.)

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    East Lansing, USMAOnline2 years
    $54,192.50
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    33
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Special Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University is a 33-credit, 2-year, online MA program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $54,193.

    About the program

    Prepares K-12 educators to support students with disabilities through coursework in assessment, behavior management, collaboration, and endorsements in Autism Spectrum Disorders or Learning Disabilities. Incorporates research-validated instructional methods and evidence-based practices.

    Focus: coursework
    3rd in Online Graduate Programs for Special Education (U.S. News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible (fully online program does not qualify for F-1 visa)

    $17,000.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Special Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Special Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University is $54,193 across 33 required credits.
    Is Special Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Special Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Special Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Special Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 33 credits.
    What GPA is required for Special Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 overall grade point average in the last two years of undergraduate study
    What work-permit options follow Special Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Special Education (M.A.) at Michigan State University: Not eligible (fully online program does not qualify for F-1 visa)