Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Special Education - Cross-Categorical Certification in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
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Columbia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,287
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
MU's cross-categorical disabilities program is designed for graduate students pursuing initial and secondary certification in cross-categorical special education. After completing the program, graduates earn certification to teach K-12 students with mild disabilities, including learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities.
Degree Requirements
Along with meeting general certification coursework, students must complete 30 graduate credit hours focused on cross-categorical disabilities. The curriculum covers diverse topics such as:
Language development,
Assessment techniques,
Advanced behavioral strategies,
Collaborative practices,
Literacy teaching methods,
Mathematics instruction approaches,
Educational research,
Current special education trends.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A completed baccalaureate degree
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
If English is not your native language please submit a TOEFL score of at least 100 internet-based test an IELTS score of at least 7 a Pearson Test of English PTE score of at least 66 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 190
The exam should be taken six to nine months before to the term the student wishes to start their program
Write a statement of purpose usually around 500 words in which you summarize your professional goals including career objectives research interests your motivation for advanced graduate work and other pertinent information
Submit at least two letters of recommendation
The letters should attest to your professional competence academic preparation and potential for graduate work
Ideally two letters should be from college or university professors who can discuss your academic abilities and one should be from an administrator or colleague who can describe authoritatively your professional experience and potential
Letters are submitted through the online application system
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work
If English is not your native language please submit a TOEFL score of at least 100 internet-based test an IELTS score of at least 7 a Pearson Test of English PTE score of at least 66 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 190
The exam should be taken six to nine months before to the term the student wishes to start their program
Write a statement of purpose usually around 500 words in which you summarize your professional goals including career objectives research interests your motivation for advanced graduate work and other pertinent information
Submit at least two letters of recommendation
The letters should attest to your professional competence academic preparation and potential for graduate work
Ideally two letters should be from college or university professors who can discuss your academic abilities and one should be from an administrator or colleague who can describe authoritatively your professional experience and potential
Letters are submitted through the online application system
Tuition
USD
24,287