Master in Special Education and Teaching (Master's)

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Nov 1, 2026, and tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are determined by the California State University system..

The programme is grounded in research and evidence-based practices for teaching students with disabilities. Students learn to design and implement individualized instruction for learners with Mild to Moderate Support Needs and Extensive Support Needs. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of teaching strategies in real classroom settings. Graduates develop skills in classroom management, instructional planning, and reflective decision-making.

Focus areas include Mild to Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs.

The programme requires 30 semester units of coursework. All credits are specific to the Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Special Education.

Graduates work as special education teachers in public school settings serving students with disabilities.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Required documents include official transcripts, a statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. On-campus delivery at Bakersfield and Antelope Valley Campuses; full-time and part-time options available; typical duration is two years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 88% of applicants.

California State University-Bakersfield brings together four academic colleges covering arts and humanities, business and public administration, natural sciences, mathematics and engineering, and social sciences and education. The university offers more than 55 degree programs and has an Antelope Valley Campus as well as its Bakersfield campus. Current student-focused work includes support for AANHPI students and a collaboration space supported by a gift to the campus Collaborative Research Center.

CSUB has more than 10,419 enrolled students, more than 1,300 faculty and staff, and over 100 student clubs and organizations. Student life includes the Student Union, campus recreation and wellbeing, student government, campus programming, student organizations, dining and housing. The campus is located at 9001 Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield, California.

International students can find admissions, financial aid, tuition and fee information, registrar services, student records, academic roadmaps, and majors and degree programs through the university's student services structure. Housing, dining, recreation, campus safety, library access, email, and student support services are also part of the campus offering. Students with dependents have a designated area of support, while orientation and campus involvement provide ways to settle into university life.