Special Education EdS Admissions

Admissions

Application Timeline

The Special Education program is not currently accepting applications for the Education Specialist degree. 

Prerequisites

Applicants applying for the EdS in Special Education Administration should possess a master's degree in special education or a related area (e.g. psychology, school psychology, communication disorders, school counseling, educational administration) and demonstrate they have met the prerequisite competencies in special education which include the foundations of special education (e.g., laws, policies, and beliefs), assessment, curriculum and instruction in special education, and child development.

It is preferred that applicants possess a teaching and/or administrative license from an NCATE approved program in special education or a related area and at least three years of teaching and/or administrative experience.

Quantitative, verbal, and analytic aptitude, motivation to do well, a specific interest in the field of special education administration and leadership, and likely fit are four characteristics that are evaluated in the selection of potential students.

Required Materials

• 2 letters of recommendation that evaluate applicant’s educational and professional experiences
• Personal statement including applicant's interest, skills, and career goals
• Résumé
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Optional Application Materials

• GRE scores
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - For international applicants.

For more information, please contact the program specialeducation [at] umass [dot] edu (specialeducation[at]umass[dot]edu).