Overview

Program in Special Education / Program in Special Education is located in Reno, NV, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Education (Ed D)
Master of Education (M Ed)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	33

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

95

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 1st	March 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	October 1st	October 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

79

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.06%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	2.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	2.53%

Gender

Male (5%)

Female (94%)

Faculty

20

Total faculty

Full-time - 20

Part-time - 0

Male (5)

Female (15)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Learning disabilities, equity and diversity in educational settings
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV  89557
United States

Contact Dr. Chris Cheney
Head
Phone: 775-784-4383

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