Tucson,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Special Education - Severe and Multiple Disabilities in Tucson United States | University of Arizona
University of Arizona
|
Tucson United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Severe and Multiple Disabilities prepares graduates for advanced degrees while offering additional coursework and practicum opportunities for Arizona teaching certification in severe/profound disabilities. This program focuses on inclusive education strategies and adopts a functional rather than developmental framework for teaching children and adolescents with significant multiple disabilities. Learners classified with multiple or severe/profound disabilities typically present with: profound cognitive impairments, significant physical challenges, sensory deficits, learning differences, behavioral concerns, and medical conditions. Future educators in this specialization will gain skills to design and implement effective programs for students across the age spectrum (early childhood through adulthood) who exhibit diverse severe and multiple disabilities.
Career Paths
Special educators working with students who have severe and multiple disabilities fulfill diverse professional roles. As a specialized instructor, your responsibilities will include:
Delivering curriculum-based lessons, Performing educational evaluations, Designing individualized learning programs, Implementing behavioral support strategies, Collaborating with mainstream educators, Facilitating IEP meetings, Maintaining student documentation, Conducting parent conferences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Unofficial transcripts showing a grade point average of B or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Unofficial transcripts of all previous college work from each college or university previously attended must be uploaded with your application. Applicants recommended for admission will be required to submit final official transcripts to the Graduate College admissions office.
A two-page personal statement describing your experience working with children or youth who have disabilities and how you expect the Mild-Moderate MA program to improve your impact with children or youth with disabilities.
If you do not hold a teaching certificate, we require evidence of experience working with children or youth with disabilities. Reference to this experience may be included in your letters of recommendation.
Three professional letters of recommendation. We prefer letters from persons who can attest to your ability to do graduate level work and interact effectively with children and youth.
An interview with a program advisor. Your interview will provide you with valuable information about the program and give you an opportunity to ask questions about the program. Your interview may be conducted in person, by phone, or via teleconferencing.
GRE scores not required
International Students Only
Minimum TOEFL: 79 (IBT) 550 (PB) or
Minimum IELTS: Composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
Unofficial transcripts showing a grade point average of B or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Unofficial transcripts of all previous college work from each college or university previously attended must be uploaded with your application. Applicants recommended for admission will be required to submit final official transcripts to the Graduate College admissions office.
A two-page personal statement describing your experience working with children or youth who have disabilities and how you expect the Mild-Moderate MA program to improve your impact with children or youth with disabilities.
If you do not hold a teaching certificate, we require evidence of experience working with children or youth with disabilities. Reference to this experience may be included in your letters of recommendation.
Three professional letters of recommendation. We prefer letters from persons who can attest to your ability to do graduate level work and interact effectively with children and youth.
An interview with a program advisor. Your interview will provide you with valuable information about the program and give you an opportunity to ask questions about the program. Your interview may be conducted in person, by phone, or via teleconferencing.
GRE scores not required
International Students Only
Minimum TOEFL: 79 (IBT) 550 (PB) or
Minimum IELTS: Composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
Tuition
USD
33,992