Admissions Process
COMPLETE APPLICATION (application, application fee, all transcripts, all recommendations, and personal statement WORD PDF DEADLINES FOR THE SPECIAL EDUCATION MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM:
Prerequisites
The following prerequisite courses must be completed before admission to the master's degree program: T&L 315 Education of the Exceptional Student (or its equivalent), an elementary reading methods course (T&L 411, T&L 412, T&L 413/414, T&L 530 or equivalent) and an elementary math methods course (T&L 443, T&L 444, T&L 522 or equivalent).
Certification Information
Note: Students wishing to attain endorsements in special education must apply to the Master's Program.
Certification in Special Education for Out of State Master’s Candidates
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You must go to the licensing website of the state in which you will be teaching and find out what the procedures are for applying for certification/licensure in special education in that particular state. Most states require university sign-off to award teacher certification. This means that the licensing officer at the University of North Dakota (UND) will sign off on your license/certification application to whichever state you are applying, stating that you have met the requirements for licensure in special education in the state of North Dakota. If university sign off is required by the state to which you are applying, UND's licensing officer, Eric Tweton, must sign off on your application. He will only do so IF you have completed the certification requirements in the state of North Dakota.
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North Dakota is a categorical state which means that certification in special education is available only in disability specific areas. UND’s online master’s programs meet the certification requirements in the areas of early childhood special education, learning disabilities (LD), emotional disturbance (ED), developmental/cognitive disabilities (DCD/MR), and special education strategist (a cross-categorical degree that meets the requirements in LD, ED, and DCD/MR). A sixth degree is offered in the area of visual impairment which is a summers only on-campus program.
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A minimum master’s degree is 32 credits, although completing the requirements for any of the certification areas listed above requires more than 32 credits (typically 36-48). Thus, if you are only interested in a 32 credit degree, you will not meet the requirements for teacher certification.
Application Process
The graduate application process consists of the following:
Graduate School Application form - apply online: Graduate School Online Application Paper copies of the forms can also be obtained by calling the Graduate School at 701-777-2784.
Application fee ($35) Three letters of recommendation along with the Graduate School Recommendation Form
One from a supervising teacher (if recently completed student teaching) OR one from a supervisor or administrator (e.g., principal, program coordinator)
One from a colleague who has worked with you on a professional level
One from a person of your choosing
Two official transcripts from each institution attended Personal Statement
Describe several personal and professional goals you would like to achieve in the next five years. Include in your description reasons why these goals are important to you.
What are the characteristics, attitudes, values, and/or skills that you think will make you a good candidate for your chosen professional role?
What have you already done professionally or personally of which you are proud?
GRADUATE SCHOOL READMISSION POLICY:
Beginning July 1, 2007, students not enrolling for a semester (does not include summer session) must fill out a "Request for Leave" form and submit it to the Graduate School.
If this form is not completed, students must complete an application for readmission that requires a $35 fee and review by the program.
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