Key information Duration Full-time 60 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting August 2027 Apply before Jan 2027, National Apply
before Dec 2026, International Starting January 2028 Apply before Sep 2027, National Apply before Jun 2027, International Language English Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL iBT: 79 PTE Academic: 60 IELTS: 7 Credits 73 SCH Delivered On Campus Campus Location Tucson, United States Disciplines Special Education Overview The Special Education program at The University of Arizona is designed to develop the expertise needed to develop, examine and disseminate sustainable practices that result in high achievement and successful independent living for children and adolescents with special needs. Key Features The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies is committed to research about and teaching of students with disabilities and special abilities. The department's research, teaching, and service address current issues in special education, rehabilitation, school psychology, and deaf studies. The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS) is dedicated to advancing human and economic development through the empowerment and effective inclusion of culturally diverse individuals with disabilities and special abilities of all ages. This is accomplished by conducting research to further knowledge and understanding of abilities, disabilities, adaptations, interventions, and support systems; preparing professionals to educate and facilitate the development of individuals with disabilities and special abilities; and providing leadership at the local, state, national, and international levels. To accomplish our mission, the department offers nationally recognized undergraduate, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral-level degrees to prepare teachers, counselors, specialists, administrators, school psychologists, school counselors, and researchers and educators in special education, rehabilitation, school psychology, gifted education, sign language and deaf studies, and educational interpreting. Programme Structure Courses include Recent Advances in Special Education Behavioral Principals and Disabilities: Assessment and Intervention Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Exceptional Learners Advanced Positive Behavior Support Colloquium: Sensory Impairments Colloquium: Behavioral Disorders Grant Writing Seminar Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3.5 GRE: Required English requirements Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL iBT: 79 PTE Academic: 60 IELTS: 7 General requirements A master's degree in special education or a related field A graduate GPA of 3.0 or above Three professional letters of recommendation (at least one letter from a faculty member) Writing sample 3+ years (preferred) professional experience in special education or a related field GRE or MAT scores are OPTIONAL. Tuition Fees International (Non-residents): 33,263 AUD / year (≈ 23,400 USD / year) Out-of-State: 33,263 AUD / year (≈ 23,400 USD / year) Domestic (In-State): 18,053 AUD / year (≈ 12,700 USD / year) Living costs Tucson, United States: 1,180-1,621 AUD / month
