Master of Special Education at Appalachian State University

The Special Education at Appalachian State University is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Boone , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Special Education

Educate exceptional children.

The Master of Arts in Special Education program at App State graduates highly skilled educators who can plan and administer special education curricula while facilitating a safe and effective classroom.

You'll increase your knowledge in many areas of special education and prepare to champion the rights of individuals with disabilities – in and out of the classroom. This coursework will satisfy the advanced competencies licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Disciplines

Education/Teaching

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Special Education at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

Submit your graduate application online.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
Provide names of three references.
Upload your current resume or vita.
Submit official scores from the appropriate standardized test (GRE, GMAT, MAT). Test waivers may be available for certain programs.
Submit unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges or universities from which you earned a degree, or that you have attended within the past five years. Transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service(link is external).
Provide proof of English proficiency.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Special Education

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

Teacher
Behavioral Specialist
Resource Teacher

Employers

Public and private schools across North Carolina and the U.S.

Career information resource

App State's Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

Alumni Profile: App State leads nation in board certified teachers

For the sixth consecutive year, App State tops the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' list of "Top 50 Alma Maters by Total Number of NBCTs," leading the nation for the number of National Board Certified Teachers – 2,211.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Special Education at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of Special Education at Appalachian State University

If you have previously started or submitted an application to the Graduate School at Appalachian, select "Log in" under Returning users and login using the same email address as before, then select Start New Application.

To start a new application to the Graduate School, select "Create an account" under First-time users if you have never had an account with us before and follow the instructions.

Master of Special Education at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone