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Master of Education in Special Education with Concentration in Behavioral Disorders/Positive Behavior Supports INTO Group - Texas State University - San Marcos Campus INTO Group - Texas State University - San Marcos Campus, USA

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USD 16380

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 90

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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78

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The program is respected for comprehensive, rigorous instruction, with both entry-level and advanced studies programs available. Faculty in special education, widely known for research excellence and leadership in their fields, value student mentoring and provide students with opportunities to work together on clinical and field-based research.

Course Work

The master of education (M.Ed.) degree offers four areas of concentration:

Behavior Disorders/Positive Behavior Supports Concentration: The 36-hour master of education in special education degree with a concentration in BD/PBS provides advanced, specialized course work in areas critical to the education of students with emotional/behavioral disorders, emphasizing academic, behavioral and social needs. In addition to a master’s degree, students earn a Texas State University certificate in BD/PBS upon completion of the program. The program requires 30 hours in the major, plus six elective hours in a cognate.

Degree Concentration Hours Thesis Option Minor
M.Ed. Autism/Applied Behavior Analysis 36 hours Non-Thesis Cognate–Special Education Autism required
M.Ed. Behavioral Disorders/Positive Behavior Supports 36 hours Non-Thesis No minor
M.Ed. Learning Disabilities/Inclusion 36 hours Non-Thesis No minor

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    78 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    52 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    16380

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 90

    Application Fee
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    11500 Per year

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    Scholarships

     

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    President Honor Scholarships (Freshman)
    Texas State Achievements Scholarships (Freshman)
    Texas State Distinguished Scholarships (Freshman)
    Texas State Merit Scholarships (Freshman)
    Bobcat Premiere Transfer Scholarships
    Bobcat Select Transfer Scholarships
    Bobcat Success Transfer Scholarships
    Bobcat Commitment Transfer Scholarships 
    President Honor Scholarships (Freshman)
    • SAT: 1420+/ACT: 32+
    • Top 25% of graduating class or IB Diploma or Capstone Diploma

    Texas State Achievements Scholarships (Freshman)
    • SAT: 1160+/ACT: 24+
    • Top 25% of graduating class

    Texas State Distinguished Scholarships (Freshman)
    • SAT: 1060+/ACT: 21+
    • Top 25% of graduating class

    Texas State Merit Scholarships (Freshman) 
    • Top 35% of graduating class Academic Review by TXST

    Bobcat Premiere Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.9+ GPA

    Bobcat Select Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.75+ GPA

    Bobcat Success Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.5+ GPA

    Bobcat Commitment Transfer Scholarships
    • 3.25+ GPA
    President Honor Scholarships (Freshman) Up to $12,000 per year
    Texas State Achievements Scholarships (Freshman) Up to $8,000 per year
    Texas State Distinguished Scholarships (Freshman) Up to $5,000 per year
    Texas State Merit Scholarships (Freshman) Varies
    Bobcat Premiere Transfer Scholarships $4,000 per year
    Bobcat Select Transfer Scholarships $3,000 per year
    Bobcat Success Transfer Scholarships $2,000 per year
    Bobcat Commitment Transfer Scholarships $1,000 per year 

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