Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog

Special Education, M.S.


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(30 UNITS)

The Master of Science in Special Education prepares graduate students to analyze and evaluate empirically based research critically; theoretical constructs and philosophical foundations; and historical, psychological, and sociological issues related to the education of individuals with disabilities. The program focuses on analyzing and interpreting policy as related to curriculum, pedagogy and methodology. 

Admission to Graduate Standing - Conditionally Classified


Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s degree program. Please consult the Graduate Admissions  section in this catalog for complete information. In addition, applicants must have earned a grade-point average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units attempted.

Graduate Standing - Classified


A student who meets the admission requirements and the following requirements may be granted classified graduate standing:

  • Grade-point average of 3.0 or better in all previous academic and related work.
  • An approved major.
  • Completion of SPED 371 .
  • Satisfactory interview and autobiography.

Degree Requirements


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