Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Educational Specialist in Education - Secondary Education in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education provides graduate programs that enhance skills in content-specific teaching methods across elementary, secondary, and special education levels, enabling educators to critically evaluate and refine their instructional approaches. Students can pursue Master of Science or Educational Specialist degrees in elementary, secondary, or special education fields. Admission to all CISE Master's and Specialist programs mandates possession of a Class A teaching license in the relevant discipline (excluding Special Education certification and non-certified Emotional/Behavioral Disorder pathways). While the Master of Science in secondary education offers both on-campus and online completion options, the Master of Arts in Teaching programs for Middle Level and Secondary education cater to career-changers with non-education bachelor's degrees seeking initial teaching certification. The PhD in Curriculum and Instruction develops future faculty members, researchers, and educational leaders specializing in elementary, secondary, special education, and broader teaching/learning scholarship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education (CISE) offers Master of Science degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education. The Department also offers the the Master of Arts in Teaching'Secondary (MATS) and the Master of Arts in Teaching-Special Education (MATX) degrees. The Educational Specialist degree is offered with a major in Education and concentrations in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education.
A complete admission packet consists of: application to the graduate degree program, documentation of Class A teacher's certificate or eligibility for licensure (exceptions noted above), three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (must include number of years and overview of teaching experience, if applicable), and official transcripts from each college or university attended. Official GRE scores are required for all programs except the MATS and MATX. Applicants to an MAT degree program are required to have passing scores on the Praxis Core and appropriate specialty-area test. Doctoral-program applicants must also include in their packet two scholarly writing samples, a statement of support from a current graduate faculty member in the program, and a curriculum vitae or r'sum. Applicants must also document three years of teaching experience or other relevant experience. Applicants to doctoral programs must be interviewed before an admission decision is made.
Educational Specialist degree: minimum GPA 3.20 on master's degree
IELTS - 6.5 and above, TOEFL iBT - 79 and above
A complete admission packet consists of: application to the graduate degree program, documentation of Class A teacher's certificate or eligibility for licensure (exceptions noted above), three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (must include number of years and overview of teaching experience, if applicable), and official transcripts from each college or university attended. Official GRE scores are required for all programs except the MATS and MATX. Applicants to an MAT degree program are required to have passing scores on the Praxis Core and appropriate specialty-area test. Doctoral-program applicants must also include in their packet two scholarly writing samples, a statement of support from a current graduate faculty member in the program, and a curriculum vitae or r'sum. Applicants must also document three years of teaching experience or other relevant experience. Applicants to doctoral programs must be interviewed before an admission decision is made.
Educational Specialist degree: minimum GPA 3.20 on master's degree
IELTS - 6.5 and above, TOEFL iBT - 79 and above
Tuition
USD
27,487