College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate of Advanced Study in Special Education in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
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College Park United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Advanced Graduate Specialist (A.G.S.) certification in Special Education enhances professional expertise within a specialized focus area of special education. This program caters to students seeking advanced graduate studies beyond their master's degree, covering any of the primary disciplines offered in the master's curriculum. Upon fulfilling all requirements, the College of Education grants this certificate, which is distinct from a degree program. Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent from the University of Maryland or another accredited university. The AGS certification requires a minimum of 60 graduate credit hours, which may include relevant credits from the master's program. The curriculum primarily consists of special education coursework, supplemented by classes from the College of Education or other University of Maryland colleges. Students may enroll either part-time or full-time, but they must maintain continuous registration throughout the program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
For the M.Ed. programs, students must submit scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test (meeting the State of Maryland passing scores) prior to admission into the program and have an undergraduate 3.0 GPA. The Master's of Arts program requires a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and the submission of the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Examination test scores at or above the 40th percentile rank. The AGS program requires a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a master's GPA of 3.5, and submission of scores on the MAT, GRE, or Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators test. Admission to the Ph.D. program requires:
Master's degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.5 or better,
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better,
A score on the Graduate Record Exam placing the student at or above the 50th percentile on verbal, quantitative, and analytic subtests,
Two years of research or work experience with exceptional populations,
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant's academic capabilities, work experience, and professional characteristics,
A statement of academic and research goals including intended area of study, research interests, and plans for future employment,
Evidence of writing skills shown in the statement of academic and research goals,
EDMS Research Methods I or equivalent.
A TOEFL score of 100 is required for international students who are not native speakers of English.
Master's degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.5 or better,
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better,
A score on the Graduate Record Exam placing the student at or above the 50th percentile on verbal, quantitative, and analytic subtests,
Two years of research or work experience with exceptional populations,
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have direct knowledge of the applicant's academic capabilities, work experience, and professional characteristics,
A statement of academic and research goals including intended area of study, research interests, and plans for future employment,
Evidence of writing skills shown in the statement of academic and research goals,
EDMS Research Methods I or equivalent.
A TOEFL score of 100 is required for international students who are not native speakers of English.
Tuition
USD
32,490