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    Master of Arts in Special Education

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    College Park, USMAIn-person2 years
    $56,340.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    36
    Credits

    Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Maryland-College Park is a 36-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in College Park, US. Tuition is $56,340.

    About the program

    Focuses on research and policy of special education as it pertains to the classroom. Covers issues and trends in educating learners with disabilities and developing solutions and methods to intervene.

    Focus: research
    #12 Special Education (US News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 2, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 2, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) placing the student at or above the 40th percentile rank
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum TOEFL scores of 100
    IELTS
    optional

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $17,724.00
    Annual living cost

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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 Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Maryland-College Park cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Maryland-College Park is $56,340 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Maryland-College Park online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Maryland-College Park is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Maryland-College Park take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Maryland-College Park is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (undergraduate)
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Special Education at University of Maryland-College Park: 12 months OPT (US)