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Special Education (M.A./Doctorate)

Program Info:
Program Code:     EDSP
Degree: M.A. and Ph.D.
School:  Education
General Requirements: Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)*
Program-Specific Requirements: Letters of Recommendation (3)
CV/Resume
Writing Samples (one required, up to two additional optional)
Application Deadlines: December 3, 2024 (Fall 2025 Domestic/International) (preferred)
February 4, 2025 (Fall 2025 Domestic/International) (final)
Contact Program: https://education.umd.edu/academics/departments/chse/edsp
Diversity Statement:  The Special Education Program is committed to supporting students and ensuring a fear-free, inclusive space where all students can thrive. The department recognizes non-binary gender identifications, as well as the difference between assigned biological sex and gender expression. It encourages students, faculty and staff to share and honor preferred pronouns and names.

*TOEFL scores: the program requires TOEFL scores to be 100 or higher.

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