Overview

Graduates of the Special Education programs from California Polytechnic State University are particularly well prepared to:

Wear the many “hats” required of a special educator, e.g., teacher, collaborator, data taker, behavioral specialist, advocate

Make the accommodations and/or modifications necessary in creating individualized learning plans;

Create learning environments that are equitable, nurturing, and joyful;

Collaborate with parents and school professionals in supporting children/youth with disabilities;

Support children/youth in both school and home contexts

Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust Positive Behavioral Support plans

Key Facts

The program prepares candidates to earn a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in mild/moderate disabilities while concurrently allowing them to probe more deeply regarding one mild/moderate disability such as autism.

The M.S. SPED is a cohort-based (all students progress through the program together taking courses in a prescribed sequence) program beginning each fall quarter. Cohorts are limited each year to 20 candidates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading and Language Arts Instruction in Special Education

Assessment Strategies for Special Education

Support and Transition Strategies in Special Education

Behavior Disorders and Positive Behavior Support Strategies

Education, Culture, and Learning

Science and Social Studies Methods for Students with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Luis Obispo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate.

You must be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.

You must have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree.

You must meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations and specific course and/or grade prerequisites, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe.
In order to complete your application, make sure you have a copy of your transcripts, test scores, household annual income, and social security number (if available). If required for your program, you may also need to upload copies of your unofficial transcript(s), CV/resume, personal statements, names of recommenders, etc

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

22299 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22299 USD / year

≈ 22299 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15195 USD / year

≈ 15195 USD / year

Living costs

San Luis Obispo

United States

1100 - 1800 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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