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Special Education: Master Teacher
(M.A.)

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On-going; students may be admitted for each semester.

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A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.

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This program does not require a graduate test.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.

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This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.

An image of a brown pencil on a gold background with a purple border.     Written statement

Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:

This program is for certified teachers with at least one endorsement in special education. Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:
In three (3) typed, double-spaced pages or less, address the following areas: (1) State which endorsement you are pursuing: EI (Emotional Impairments), CI (Cognitive Impairments, LD (Learning Disabilities), Behavior Intervention, or Autism; (2) List which teaching certificate you currently hold: elementary, secondary or other; and from what state; (3) List what special education endorsement you already hold; (4) Summarize your prior professional experiences to date; and (5) Identify your professional goals, explaining why an additional special education degree is sought.

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This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

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Attach a copy of your Teaching Certificate and Endorsements (if you have any).

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If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies — College of Education and Human Development

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An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from institution(s) where any graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.

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