San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University

1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, California, USA

Master of Arts - Special Education

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Special Education is an individually designed program. This degree emphasizes research and leadership skills within a select program of study. The degree prepares individuals for employment in education in public and private agencies serving people with disabilities and in other related human service fields. Program areas within the department provide students with an opportunity to learn from and participate in on-going research, demonstration, training, and projects conducted by faculty. Program areas include autism spectrum, early childhood special education, mild to moderate support needs, extensive support needs, orientation and mobility, and visual impairment.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

September 30, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree

Program Length

$18270 USD

Cost of Living

$70 USD

Application fee

$16194 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance: $2412 per year
Student Health Service Fee: $552 per year
Recreation and Wellness Centre Fee: $362 per year
Student Body Center Fee: $164 per year
Student Body Association Fee: $108 per year