
Megan Chaney, Ed.D.
School of Education
Explore Special Education, M.A.
Our Master of Arts in Special Education is designed to prepare you to serve children in the disability community. With multiple options available, you’re sure to find a program that meets your career goals.
Master of Arts in Special Education Blended Option
A minimum of 36 semester units of coursework is required for a Master of Arts in Special Education and an Education Specialist credential. All candidates must receive advisement and an education plan must be developed prior to admission to the programs. The combined credential and MA program include 13 core thesis units and 23 credential units, as well as an extensive list of electives to add if you so choose. Up to 9 units may be eligible for transfer from another university. Courses include traditional, online, and blended format.
Megan Chaney, Ed.D.
Sarah Johnson, Ed.D.
Claudia Norris, MS
Program Director: Lisa Keith, Psy.D.
The Master of Arts in Special Education prepares candidates to be leaders in their respective positions. Candidates learn how to utilize research to foster change based upon best practices. A minimum of 43 semester units of coursework including completion of an FPU Special Education credential is required for a Master of Arts in Special Education. All candidates must receive advisement and an education plan must be developed prior to admissions to the Master of Arts program. There are thirteen (13) core units. Thirty (30) SPEC units must be from select FPU Education Specialist Credential courses. MA courses are in a fully online format. Up to nine units may be transferred from another university.
Main Campus Fresno, Merced, Visalia, Online
*Students must be concurrently enrolled in SPEC 708 when taking EDRH 794
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The below listed prices reflect the current and upcoming Fall and Spring semesters and do not include any financial aid. Paying for college can be an overwhelming step in your education journey. We can help you find all the opportunities to reduce your out of pocket costs.
Tuition per Unit | Amount |
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700 Level | $730 |
Teacher Education | $730 |
MBA | $785 |
MSN and LEAD | $750 |
KIN | $590 |
Other Costs | Amount |
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Student services fee (per semester) | $60 |
* Field Placement Fee (charged for both the international and regional trip semesters) | $1,500 |
Tuition per Unit | Amount |
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700 Level | $705 |
Teacher Education | $705 |
MBA | $757* |
MSN and LEAD | $720 |
KIN | $570 |
Other Costs | Amount |
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Student services fee (per semester) | $60 |
* Field Placement Fee (charged for both the international and regional trip semesters) | $1,500 |
* This is an estimate. Costs subject to change. Please refer to the Catalog for additional fees. Cost of attendance figures are used for budgeting purposes only and represent an estimate of projected tuition and fees for the coming academic year. Actual tuition rates are approved by the Board of Trustees and may vary.
Financial aid can refer to scholarships, grants and loans, which are available to you from the government, the university or outside sources. Aid types vary depending on the type of student you are.
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