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Master of Arts in Educational Therapy

California State University - Northridge

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,542/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1972

Total Students: 38,310 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Educational Therapy

Program Overview

The MA in Educational Therapy will help you become a more well-rounded educator. This program combines educational and therapeutic approaches for evaluation, remediation, case management and advocacy.

Why Study Educational Therapy?

By developing expertise in educational therapy, you combine your educational and therapeutic approaches for evaluation, remediation, case management and advocacy on behalf of students with disabilities. Some educational therapists are generalists, and others specialize in areas such as reading, writing, math, and/or executive functioning skills.

In this field, you can create and implement treatment plans for individuals with varying backgrounds. By incorporating a client's social, behavioral and neurological backgrounds, you can help them recognize their strengths and use those strengths to overcome barriers and challenges.

Why Get Your Master's in Educational Therapy at CSUN?

CSUN has one of the few Educational Therapy MA programs approved by the Association for Educational Therapists (AET). We have close partnerships with many of our graduates, who continue to serve clients both locally and nationally. CSUN also has our own Educational Therapy clinic, where many interns have the opportunity to serve clients in person and virtually in their final semester in the program.

Foundation of Knowledge and Research

At CSUN, we've built our programs on knowledge derived from sound theories and rigorous research in partnership with team members from the Association for Educational Therapists. You will have several classes taught by Board Certified Educational Therapists (BCETs). You'll be encouraged to take time for reflection, problem solving and collaboration.

Professional Organization Partnerships

The MA in Educational Therapy program was designed in collaboration with the Association of Educational Therapy (AET). This partnership ensures you graduate with the requirements necessary for AET's Associate Professional level of membership.

Moreover, 150 supervisory hours for the professional level of membership are met by the internship, which is the culminating experience in the certificate program.

What You'll Learn

This MA program includes courses and field experience that give you the opportunities to develop expertise and practice relevant professional skills. As an integration of research and practice, you will design and implement an MA project that focuses on implementing a specific research-based practice and evaluating the impact. You will also complete a semester-long internship applying your learning throughout the program.

You'll take ET-specific courses including:

Advanced Study of Literacy Problems
Advanced Assessment
Principles of Educational Therapy for Individuals with Exceptional Needs
Clinical Case Management
Educational Therapy Internship

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,542 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in California State University - Northridge

CAD 18,304 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Associated Students International Matador Scholarship:

Award amount: $3,000
Eligibility: Continuing international students (F-1 status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic ability, financial need, and promotion of international student involvement

Associated Students Dianne F. Harrison Award:

Award amount: $500
Eligibility: Continuing international students (F-1 status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic achievements, future educational and career goals, and student involvement

Dianne F. Harrison Leadership Award:

Award amount: $8,000
Eligibility: Continuing CSUN undergraduate students who entered as freshmen in Fall 2023 and completed at least 30 units
Requirements: Leadership involvement, academic achievements, and campus involvement

MSP Tanni Block Memorial LGBTQIA+ Scholarship:

Award amount: $1,250
Eligibility: Continuing undergraduate or graduate students (including international students) with a minimum GPA of 2.0
Requirements: Advocacy and involvement with LGBTQIA+ communities, leadership experience, and commitment to inclusivity

Alumni Higher Education Program:

Award amount: $1,000
Eligibility: CSUN alumni pursuing graduate education at CSUN with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate)
Requirements: Academic achievements, personal statement, and letter of recommendation

International Graduate Student Program:

Award amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Continuing international graduate students (F-1 status)
Requirements: Academic achievements and graduate student status

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.