Special Education M.S.

The Special Education program will prepare you to create effective teaching and learning environments for individuals with disabilities in state, national and global communities. You will be equipped with professional knowledge and skills to assume a leadership role in public schools, group homes, residential treatment programs or a variety of community-based programs.

The master's degree is accredited by the Council for Exceptional Children.

The St. Cloud State Advantage

  • Available for full-time and part-time students.
  • Graduate assistantships offered in various capacities.
  • Rolling admission is available and students are admitted for fall, spring and summer terms. 
  • Membership in Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
  • The federal government is sponsoring a TEACH Grant program for up to $4,000 a year for graduate students in special education. 
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Program Pathways

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines
Term U.S. Citizens International
Outside U.S.
International
Inside U.S.
Fall August 1 June 15 August 1
Spring January 1 October 15 January 1
Summer June 1 February 15 June 1

Graduate Director: Dr. Brian Valentini

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Practicum Experience

Explore one of the six graduate certificates that provide coursework required for Minnesota licensure.

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