University of Northern Colorado College of Education & Behavioral Sciences Special Education School of Special Education McKee 29, Campus Box 141 Greeley, CO 80639 US   Phone: 1-970-351-2691 Fax: 1-970-351-1061   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-Special Education. Doctoral Ph.D.-Special Education Certificate Licensure-Special Education Administration, post master's licensure program On Campus   The graduate programs in the School of Special Education prepare special education professionals for positions of leadership in public and private schools, colleges, universities, agencies, businesses, and governmental entities. The major emphases are individualized and flexible to meet graduate students’ needs. Applicants must hold or be eligible to receive a teaching license to be admitted to the graduate programs of study. Students who are new to the field of special education are encouraged to enroll in the Special Education Generalist emphasis in the MA degree program. This degree and licensure program is available to educators who hold teaching credentials in related fields, as well as individuals who are interested in pursuing a special education degree as an initial teacher preparation program. The Gifted and Talented Specialist emphasis in the MA degree program is an added endorsement program for individuals who are already licensed teachers. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairment Specialist, and Early Childhood Special Education Specialist emphases in the MA degree are approved as Western Regional Graduate Programs that are available to students in the fifteen member states in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education at in-state tuition rates. The School recently added a sixth area of emphasis to the MA degree, called the Intervention Specialist. Graduates of this program are prepared for teacher leadership roles that include instructional coach, action researcher, and behavior specialist. A recent change in the graduate offerings in Special Education was the conversion of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The increased research focus in this degree program develops a set of themes that include: theory, pedagogy, research methodology, evidence-based practice, public policy and advocacy, and collaboration.     Accreditation Information: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees N/A  Pre-Requisite Courses N/A  International Student Requirements An international student is not a citizen of the United States or classified by United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as a resident alien. International undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants must meet English Language proficiency as well as academic and financial requirements before being fully admitted to the university. One option to demonstrate English Language proficiency is to successfully complete the UNC Intensive English Language Program. Please see the UNC website for more information. International student Undergraduate/Transfer and Graduate applications (paper and on-line submission) with accompanying instructions are found on the UNC website as well. Applications and supporting documents are due at least 60 days prior to the semester to which students plan to enroll, or prior to their major program deadline (if any) for Graduate students.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience A minimum of two years of successful experience in special education or related field is required prior to conferring the doctoral degree and a minimum of one year for Masters degree.  Volunteer Experience N/A  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement UNC policy  Other Requirements N/A    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 861  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1485  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $687  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17226  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable