Master of Arts in Special Education

California State University - Bakersfield

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 13,684/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

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USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 11,206 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311, United States

Master of Arts in Special Education

Program Overview

The Special Education programs at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) are guided by the philosophy that all individuals in our society have the right to be educated in the least restrictive environment that fulfills their individual needs. Special education aims to help all children become productive and participating members of society by developing their optimal potential, regardless of disability.  

At CSUB, our primary mission is to prepare future special education teachers who can work effectively with students with Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe disabilities. Our students develop the instructional, interpersonal and management skills that are critical to success in this field. Graduates become effective teachers and caring, reflective, decision-making professionals.

The Special Education Program at California State University, Bakersfield offers the following programs at our Bakersfield and Antelope Valley Campuses:

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Education, specializing in Special Education

All programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

The Special Education M.A. Degree program at CSUB is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and competencies necessary to take on leadership roles in the field of Special Education. The CSUB Special Education M.A. degree program is designed to reflect the standards established by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).