About the program

Admissions open
  • Master

    Degree

  • English

    Language of instructions

  • 2 years

    Years of study

  • Full-time

    Study mode

  • United States, Saint Joseph

    Location

The K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education option is designed to meet the needs of the following professionals: Current and future educators, from both general education and special education, who want to learn techniques to more effectively support learners who experience mild/moderate disability in diverse, inclusive, PreK-12 classrooms Speech/language pathologists and other related service providers, who desire additional information to assist them to more effectively serve learners who experience mild/moderate disability School administrators, who are interested in improving special education services in their school or district Current or future educational policy makers, who wish to enhance their understanding of the unique needs of learners who experience mild/moderate disability and the most up-to-date research in the field of special education. Successful completion of the K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education master's degree will prepare graduates for special education licensure from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The need for effective educators knowledgeable of strategies for teaching learners who experience mild/moderate disability becomes more critical every year. Severe shortages of qualified special education teachers continue to persist-locally, regionally, statewide, and nationally. In addition to learning how to advocate for effective and responsive education for learners who experience mild/moderate disability, graduate students should gain the following from coursework in the K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education program: A deep understanding of fundamental issues associated with teaching learners who experience a broad range of mild/moderate disabilities Specific skills associated with assessment and eligibility determination for learners who experience mild/moderate disabilities Knowledge of differentiated instructional methods needed to successfully teach learners who experience mild/moderate disabilities Opportunities to learn the effective implementation of behavioral interventions with learners who experience mild/moderate disabilities Knowledge of considerations for the selection and effective implementation of assistive technologies and augmentative communication strategies Focused methods for preparing learners and their families for transition from secondary education to a successful career Opportunities to learn a variety of strategies for effectively collaborating with families and members of inter-professional teams in education Enhanced general knowledge of diverse, inclusive classroom settings Training in analytical and critical thinking methods Support for an internship experience, which requires the application of content information gained from participation in the M.A.S. program. What are the unique benefits of the K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education program option at Missouri Western State University?

Required documents for admission

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  • TOEFL Certificate
  • Application fee
  • Passport
  • Declaration for financial support
  • Proof of fee payment
  • Photographs
  • Student visa
  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Letters of reccomendation (MA, PhD)
  • World Education Services evaluation
  • Online Application form
  • Letters of reccomendation (for undergraduate)
  • Research proposal outline (MA, PhD)

Contacts

Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Dr
Saint Joseph MO 64507
United States

Tuition fees

  • ~ $11,650 / year

    Fee for international students

  • ~ $9,720 / year

    Fee for domestic students

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