Pfeiffer University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Welcome to the Department of Special Education at Pfeiffer University.

The Masters of Arts in Teaching-Special Education (MAT-SPED) is a 45 semester hour degree program. The program is designed to prepare special education teachers to provide research-based instruction and behavior supports to facilitate the academic growth of students with mild disabilities who receive instruction in the North Carolina Standard Curriculum.

The MAT-SPED Program will lead to recommendation for North Carolina licensure in Special Education-General Curriculum. Students who complete Phase I and pass the required Praxis II tests will be recommended for the Standard Professional I license. With completion of Phase II of the MAT-SPED degree and with the two years of successful teaching, students will be recommended for the Advanced ("M") license.

Accreditation:

Pfeiffer University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study if any
• Official transcripts indicating an earned bachelor's degree from an regionally accredited college or university
• Response to a proctored essay asking the applicant to describe and reflect on two or more experiences that demonstrate the applicant's commitment to lifelong learning, enthusiasm for teaching, and ability to establish productive and ethical relationships with others
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's dispositions that are related to teaching
• Praxis II: 20511 Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (The Praxis II score may be submitted after admission to the University but before the student has completed 6 SH of coursework)
• Documentation of Computer Literacy by portfolio or approved course work from an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities II

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Distant Rural Area

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999