Master of Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching & Education Specialist Credential & Special Education at San José State University

International students can study the Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching & Education Specialist Credential & Special Education at San José State University at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching & Education Specialist Credential & Special Education

These Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Programs allow students in Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching, BA to simultaneously complete the requirements for the Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs) and Special Education, MA . Students can progress from undergraduate to graduate status seamlessly, with a simplified application process and no application fee. They complete all degrees in less time as compared to completing them separately. Graduates of this program develop the knowledge and skills necessary to creatively meet the learning needs of students from Kindergarten through age 22 who have disabilities requiring mild, moderate, or extensive support. They most often work in school and/or residential settings.

Summary of Degree Units

Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching, BA	107
Special Education, MA + Education Specialist Credential	48
Total	155

For more information, contact the Program Coordinator: Dr. Erica Colmenares.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching & Education Specialist Credential & Special Education at San José State University

Entry Requirements

U.S. bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited, and approved institution from a country outside of the U.S.
A 2.5 institutional or college cumulative GPA (from the 0.0 - 4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study. Please note that individual program requirements may have a higher GPA requirement.
Good academic standing at the last institution attended.
English Language Proficiency Exam, if necessary.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching & Education Specialist Credential & Special Education at San José State University

Application Fee 250

How to Apply for Master of Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching & Education Specialist Credential & Special Education at San José State University

Submit an online application through Cal State Apply for desired term and program to San José State University. This step must be completed regardless of any extra steps required by your specific graduate program. You may only apply to one degree program per admission term. NOTE: Admission term can be selected on the Cal State Apply landing page.

For a step-by-step guide on how to complete the Cal State Apply application for SJSU, visit our International Application Tutorial [pdf].

Note: An application fee is due at the time you submit your Cal State Apply application. This fee is non-refundable, even if your application is withdrawn or denied and only used for the applied term. Fee waivers are not available at this time.

In order to successfully obtain an F-1 visa, you will need to correctly designate yourself as an international applicant planning to study on an F-1 or J-1 visa at the beginning of your Cal State Apply application during the “Complete Your Profile” section.

Select 'Yes' for the question: Do you have or will you require an F-1 (student) or J-1 visa (exchange) to study the California State University (CSU)?

If you mistakenly apply as a domestic applicant and intend to study on an international student visa for a program that is NOT currently offered to international students, your application will be withdrawn.

NOTE: Submit your Cal State Apply application per your legal name as indicated on your passport. Discrepancies in the spelling or order of your name will result in delays in processing your application.

Master of Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching & Education Specialist Credential & Special Education at San José State University

San José State University

United States of America, Aberdeen