Overview

Key Features

With the Special Education degree from Portland State University, graduates are prepared to adapt and teach general education, reading, writing, and math to students across a continuum from those with mild and moderate disabilities to those with complex needs.

With your master's in special education, you will be equipped to teach basic skills, such as literacy and communication techniques. The innovative program offers the option to complete the master’s degree in conjunction with a teacher licensure program or independently.

Career opportunities:

The graduates work as:

Special Education Teacher
Literacy Specialist
Transition Coordinator

The graduates are employed at schools throughout the greater Portland Metropolitan Area, particularly at Portland Public Schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Special Education

Issues and Practices in Special

Special Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Before applying to our program you must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of a least 3.0.
Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
Certified translation of transcripts

Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
Personal statement (writing prompt provided within application)
Résumé
Two recommendation forms (forms are provided within application)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9120 USD / year

≈ 9120 USD / year
Out-of-State

9120 USD / year

≈ 9120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6312 USD / year

≈ 6312 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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