Overview

Key facts

Washington State University's M.A. degree in Special Education requires a thesis, while the Ed.M. degree requires a special project, both of which are research focused. The M.A. is designed for students who will potentially enter a doctoral program or who desire to focus on educational research, as opposed to application of educational strategies.

The Ed.M. allows students to study a variety of education-related areas within structured coursework both on campus as well as online. A specific set of coursework also can lead to a supporting endorsement in special education. Although the Ed.M. students enroll in research courses and engage in research endeavors, the emphasis in this degree option is on application of educational research strategies in schools settings.

Programme Structure

All graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate an appropriate depth and breadth of understanding about the field of special education and disabilities.

Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to evaluate, understand, and communicate (oral and written) special education ideas and research.

Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to synthesize and apply special education research to problems of practice through skillful inquiry.

Demonstrate and apply scholarly habits of curiosity, inquiry, skepticism, and data-based decision-making.

Demonstrate understanding and valuing of diversity through pedagogical and inquiry endeavors.

Demonstrate a professional identity appropriate for future career plans.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pullman, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Prospective international students must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an approved institution. Usually this is a minimum of four years of study beyond grade 12.
A grade point average equivalent to a U.S. grade of “B” or better is required.
Prospective domestic students must have received a baccalaureate degree from a college or university, accredited by a recognized association, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15121 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15121 USD / year

≈ 15121 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7053 USD / year

≈ 7053 USD / year

Living costs

Pullman

United States

904 - 1507 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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