MSc in Special Education in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University | Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Master of Science in Special Education program consists of 30 graduate credit hours completed after earning a bachelor's degree. Upon completion, graduates qualify for recommendation for Mississippi's Class AA Educator License.
Our department's primary mission is to attract and develop exceptional educators for Mississippi schools, while also training professionals for diverse educational roles outside traditional K-12 settings. Students across all departmental programs gain significant hands-on experience bridging theory with practice through interactive teaching and learning approaches.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

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. 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. Minimum grade point averages required for admission to each degree are listed below.

Master's degree: minimum GPA 2.75 on last half of baccalaureate degree
IELTS - 6.5 and above, TOEFL iBT - 79 and above

Tuition USD 27,487

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