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Master of Elementary Education and Special Education
Southern New Hampshire University
- Manchester, United States
- 1.08 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
On-campus master's degree preparing teachers for elementary and general special education licensure in New Hampshire.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject-specific understanding and communication skills through learning activities in Elementary Education and Special Education. Critically evaluate specialist evidence and apply advanced research or professional approaches in Elementary Education and Special Education. Demonstrate progress toward the program's academic or language learning objectives.
Career outcomes
- Elementary teacher
- special education teacher
- training and development specialist
Curriculum
- Full-time
- 36-credit programme over 13 months with four clinical experiences totalling 44 weeks
- an immersive summer learning programme and student teaching. Core courses: theoretical foundations
- students with exceptionalities
- curriculum integration and design
- instruction in literacy and IEP development. Candidates also apply for teacher certification and pass PRAXIS CORE.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed bachelor's degree (US equivalent) with an official NACES/AICE third-party evaluation and minimum GPA 2.75/4.0 (2.0-2.74 may be considered provisionally)
- plus English test proof
- Bachelor degree with GPA 2.75/4.0 (US equivalent)
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Completed bachelor or graduate degree (US equivalent) with official third-party evaluation
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 50
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,722 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Manchester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts, Sciences and Education |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Select international student scholarships may be offered for eligible on-campus students; graduate and undergraduate award conditions differ. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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May 2027
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August 2027
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January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.08 years.
Tuition is $16,722 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,200 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 50, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6.

