The MS degree in Special Education prepares students to serve as advocates for students with disabilities and to collaborate with schools and other agencies to improve the quality of life for students with disabilities.
Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Special Education in Ghana are:
University of Cape Coast
University of Education,Winneba
Entry Requirements:
A successful applicant would be offered a probationary admission as a Postgraduate Research Student [PRS] for the first year. Students may progress to the second year after having satisfied the following conditions:
Completed all courses required at the masters level
Obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better
Taken a course in academic writing and passed
Successfully defended a final research proposal before a department examining panel
A non- research master’s degree candidate seeking admission to the MPhil Programme must:
Have obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better in the masters course work
Submit an official transcript of academic record
Submit at least two referee’s report one of which must be from a former lecturer
Submit a proposal of 2-3 pages on the intended area of study including references
Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the colleges/faculties /schools /institutes/departments.
This may include relevant work experience and written entrance examination and/or interview.
What can you do with a master’s in special education?
Classroom teacher. …
Educational diagnostician or tester. …
Adjunct professor. …
Special education clinical roles. …
Behavior intervention specialist. …
Special education instructional coordinator. …
Independent consultant or trainer. …
Director or program manager.