Overview

Program in Special Education / Program in Special Education is located in Fairfax, VA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Education (M Ed)
(Certificate)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	220

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

357

Applied

338

Accepted

253

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

80

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	April 2nd	April 2nd	Yes
Spring deadline	November 1st	November 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Bachelor's degree from regionally-accredited institution with minimum GPA of 3.0 cumulative or in last 60 credits of undergraduate study (or PRAXIS I, SAT, ACT or VCLA); 2 official transcripts; 2 letters of recommendation; goals statement

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 575 TOEFL IBT score: 88
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

732

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.88%
Black or African American	12.84%
White or Caucasian	59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	9.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	1.5%
Unknown	6.42%

Gender

Male (16%)

Female (83%)

Faculty

72

Total faculty

Full-time - 26

Part-time - 46

Male (10)

Female (62)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Adapted captions through interactive video, DEVISE Project (multi-sensory virtual learning environment), KIHd System Project (teachers utilizing Kellar Institute handheld data system and Literary Online)
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 4400 University Drive, MSN 1F2
MSN 2F2
Fairfax, VA  22030
United States

Contact Pam Baker
Director
Email: pbaker5@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-1787
Fax: 703-993-3681

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