Aug. 17, 2022
Next Start Date
11
Courses Required
$655
Cost Per Credit Hour
36
Total Credit Hours
Next Start Date
Courses Required
Cost Per Credit Hour
Total Credit Hours
The graduate program in Multicategorical Special Education offered by the College of Education and Human Services is designed to prepare professional educators to work with children and adolescents with autism, learning disabilities, emotional/behavior disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Students who graduate from this program will be eligible for special education certification in West Virginia. Based on research-based practices, this program prepares you to provide high-quality education in inclusive elementary and secondary classrooms that leads to academic achievement and successful post-school outcomes for students with mild to moderate disabilities.
Online Courses
August 17, 2022
January 9, 2023
Curriculum developed and taught by faculty from
Degree Awarded: Master of Arts in Multicategorical Special Education
This program has been designed so that program graduates can accomplish the following learning outcomes:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with minimum GPA of 2.75
NOTE: School systems may require criminal background checks and formal board approval prior to placement.
Applications
The WVU Application for Graduate Admission is available
here.
For assistance in completing applications, please contact: sped@mail.wvu.edu.
Application Deadlines
The Multicategorical Special Education Program admits students to the Master of Arts program on a rolling basis.
Multicategorical Special Education M.A. requires 36 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $655.
$23,580 – Residents and Non-Residents
Credits | Cost |
---|---|
1 | $655 |
3 | $1,965 |
6 | $3,930 |
9 | $5,895 |
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“Being a WVU graduate and a first-generation college student, I’m happy to be back to help you navigate the WVU System. Something WVU Online wants to do is assist you in creating your sense of community and continuity, making sure you have the answers to any and all questions.”
Financial aid is available. Students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to determine their eligibility for federal and state funds as well as scholarships. WVU’s FAFSA Code is 003827.
Students who graduate from WVU Online with the Multicategorical Special Education M.A. degree may be prepared for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities that will be open to you with this degree. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for some positions.
Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).