MS in Special Education Admissions

Admission Requirements

The ideal candidate will have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have an excellent record of teaching. Applicants also are required to demonstrate satisfactory writing skills through their personal essay.

Applicants seeking an MS in Special Education with the Comprehensive Special Education K-12 certification endorsement in the state of Connecticut (CT #165) must have access to a school and hold a valid initial teaching certificate.

Application Timeline

Applications are accepted throughout the year. The admissions committee will review an application once all of the supporting documents are received.

• Application deadline for Fall start: August 5

• Application deadline for Spring start: December 15

Required Documents

A complete application consists of the following:

• Completed application form

• $45 application fee

• Updated resume

• Letter of intent

• One letter of recommendation (professional and/or academic)

• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work completed

Interview: Once all admission materials have been received, eligible applicants will be invited for a formal interview.

Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.