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Master of Special Education

California State University, Northridge

Northridge, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Special Education and evaluate learning approaches
Communicate appropriately with learners
And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

Special education teacher

Curriculum

Foundations of teaching and learning
Psychology
Diagnosis and assessment
Assistive technology
Disability law and policy
Collaboration with families
Social-emotional learning and equity in education
With field experience and student teaching.

Entry requirements

Academic

Minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester units
3.0 GPA for work taken as a conditionally classified student
Additional academic criteria: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (cumulative or last 60 semester units)
Programmes may set higher.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor-equivalent degree from a regionally accredited/recognised institution in good standing, programme prerequisites, Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement, one programme per term

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 on new scale)
TOEFL PBT 550
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Financial Support Statement
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the Special Education admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,405 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Northridge
Faculty or school	Michael D. Eisner College of Education
Department	Special Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Special Education. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.