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Special Education Graduate Program- Master’s

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Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Degree Requirements
Admission Requirements
Useful Links
Program Contact

Program Overview

The Master of Science in special education requires a minimum of 33 semester hours. The program is most appropriate for individuals who are already certified in an area of special or general education or for individuals wishing to update or increase their knowledge of special education.

While not a teacher certification program, the Master of Science in special education program provides opportunities for students to develop leadership and research skills, as well as expand knowledge in a student-selected area of special education.

Individuals wishing to become certified in educating students with exceptionalities and endorsed in ESOL in Florida through an initial teacher certification program may apply to the 3-year combined bachelor/master’s program.

Individuals may also pursue ESE certification through an alternative certification program in collaboration with the Florida Department of Education. FSU does not grant alternative certification in ESE.

Career Opportunities

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Degree Requirements

A total of 33 semester hours must be completed. Students select a specialization area and chose between a thesis or non-thesis track within the specialization. Required courses comprise 6 semester hours of the program; specialization courses, 27 hours. Students must also obtain fingerprint clearance, evidence of health and professional liability insurance, file for graduation, and complete a program of study.

Required coursework (6)

Course	Course Title	Credits
EEX 5481	Methods of Educational Research (or an equivalent)	3
EEX 5906	Directed Independent Study	3

Specialization areas (27 including thesis/comprehensive exam)

Admission Requirements

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Useful Links

FSU Graduate Bulletin
FSU Undergraduate Bulletin
FSU Admissions
Office of Academic Services and Intern Support (OASIS)

FSU Financial Aid
COE Scholarships & Aid

Program Contact

Joe Lyons
Academic Support Assistant
G107 Stone Building
1114 West Call Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4459
(850) 644-2122 (v)
(850) 644-7736 (fax)
jglyons@fsu.edu

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