Master of Science [M.S] [Special Education - K-12] From Western Oregon University

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Master of Science [M.S] (Special Education - K-12)

2 years

full time

Field of Study:

Education,

Sciences

$21,618/Yr

$21,618 /Yr

Our Special Educator initial licensure, endorsement program is designed for individuals wanting to become Pre-K to 12th grade teachers who can work with students who have mild to severe disabilities. Candidates who successfully complete this program are eligible for an initial Oregon teacher license with a special education endorsement.

The Oregon TSPC (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) requires teachers in this field to be authorized to teach at one of two age-level authorizations: (1) early childhood/elementary or (2) middle school/high school. All endorsement course work taken at the 500 level can be included in the M.S. in Education: Special Education degree.

The Special Educator I?program is designed for teachers who hold or are eligible to hold a valid initial teaching license. Six terms of full-time training are required to complete the program.
The Special Educator II?program is designed for students who do not hold a teaching license. Six terms of full-time training are required to complete this program.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements:

Applicants must have completed a bachelors degree equivalent of USA’s four year bachelors degree
Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent in last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
Applicants with GPA lower than 3.0 need to submit official test scores of GRE (147 in verbal, 148 in quantitative and 3.5 in analytical writing) or MAT (395 or higher)
Submit your current resume
Submit a personal statement describing your experience working with individuals with disabilities, your career goals and explain how a Master’s Degree in Special Education will help you accomplish these goals, the qualities that make you a good match for this specific program as well as your plan for being successful within the program
Submit two letters of recommendation describing qualities that make you successful for working with youth
Submit Official English Language Proficiency test scores

English Language Proficiency:

TOEFL: minimum 79 in iBT; 550 in PBT
IELTS: minimum 6.0
Duolingo: minimum 100

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