Overview

Program in Special Education / Program in Special Education is located in Erie, PA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Autism
Master of Science (MS)	Generalist
Master of Science (MS)	Higher education leadership and disabilities
Master of Science (MS)	Applied behavior analysis

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE or PRAXIS I Thesis Optional

Admissions

Applying

35

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 1st	August 1st	Yes
Winter deadline	November 1st	November 1st	No
Spring deadline	February 1st	February 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE or PRAXIS I
Master's Degree Requirements	Interview, resume, essay, three professional references, transcripts

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	May 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Research

Focus of faculty research:	College-age learning disabled program, teacher preparation/collaboration, applied behavior analysis, special education policy issues
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA  16546
United States

Contact Mr. Thomas Kitchen
Director
Email: tkitchen@mercyhurst.edu
Phone: 814-824-2054
Fax: 814-824-2438

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