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    Special Education - MAT

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    Columbia, USMATOnline18 months
    $44,525.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    60
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Special Education - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia is a 60-credit, 18-month, online MAT program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $44,525.

    About the program

    Prepares teachers for initial certification in special education (P-12) with concentrations in multi-categorical disabilities or severe and multiple disabilities. Covers professional core including classroom management, applied behavior analysis, assessment, and field experiences with directed teaching.

    Focus: coursework
    U.S. News Best Education Schools: #27 (tie)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 80 on iBT
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 overall band score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

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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 - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Special Education - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia is $44,525 across 60 required credits.
    Is Special Education - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia online or in-person?
    Special Education - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Special Education - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia take to complete?
    Special Education - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia is structured around 18 months and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Special Education - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: hold a baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of 2.50 or higher (based on a 4.00 system)
    What work-permit options follow Special Education - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Special Education - MAT at University of South Carolina-Columbia: 12 months OPT (US)