{"id":2724,"date":"2022-09-26T16:12:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T21:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/?page_id=2724"},"modified":"2022-09-26T16:12:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T21:12:24","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-m-a-s-assessment-k-12-cross-categorical-special-education-option-sped","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/frequently-asked-questions-about-m-a-s-assessment-k-12-cross-categorical-special-education-option-sped\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions About M.A.S. Assessment K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education Option (SPED)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-three-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:60%;width:calc(60% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.6 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-2724-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-2724-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-2724-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2724-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2724-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2724-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2724-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2724-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2724-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2724-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2724-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-2724-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ddcdcb62d61e29443\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#ddcdcb62d61e29443\" href=\"#ddcdcb62d61e29443\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">May I take classes as a non-degree seeking student? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ddcdcb62d61e29443\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, students may pursue a master\u2019s degree (M.A.S.-Assessment, SPED option \u2013 33 credit hours) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enroll in classes for enrichment or other personal reasons (e.g., advancement on a school district\u2019s salary schedule).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7fac19f75134d90cd\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#7fac19f75134d90cd\" href=\"#7fac19f75134d90cd\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">May I take classes in person?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7fac19f75134d90cd\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPED classes are offered fully on-line to maximize flexibility for working professionals. In addition to the online format, the program includes numerous opportunities for face-to-face interactions with peers, colleagues, and professors. The program also includes a strong fieldwork component, through which students gain hands-on experience teaching and interacting with learners who experience mild\/moderate disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"08cabf35520cf0fee\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#08cabf35520cf0fee\" href=\"#08cabf35520cf0fee\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I have never taken classes in an on-line program; what are the benefits of an on-line program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"08cabf35520cf0fee\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary benefit of an online program is the ability to complete coursework and requirements anywhere in the world, on a more flexible schedule than with face-to-face classes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In lieu of sitting in a class, a student\u2019s time is spent engaging with learners who experience disabilities and directly applying the skills and knowledge learned from graduate studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students do engage in discussions and debates with one another and the instructor, seeking and providing feedback.\u00a0 Students retain the benefit of meeting their classmates and professors in real-time, through live video-conferencing and other innovative technologies. All content and requirements in the program are as rigorous as those of most campus-based programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who are self-motivated and prefer hands-on application of knowledge should especially benefit from 大象传媒 Western\u2019s graduate program in cross-categorical special education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1f70f4ef2d4b66e6a\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#1f70f4ef2d4b66e6a\" href=\"#1f70f4ef2d4b66e6a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I apply?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1f70f4ef2d4b66e6a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree in education <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a related field\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (from undergraduate work)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> GRE is required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">An application may be submitted online: <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.missouriwestern.edu\/portal\/mwsu_app\">https:\/\/apply.missouriwestern.edu\/portal\/mwsu_app<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e9607ce17682c2e38\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#e9607ce17682c2e38\" href=\"#e9607ce17682c2e38\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When may I begin the SPED program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e9607ce17682c2e38\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students may begin the SPED program at the beginning of any academic semester, Fall, Spring, or Summer. However, students who have immediate job prospects in the field are encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to start working toward their personal and professional goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a026aae1afbce57a7\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#a026aae1afbce57a7\" href=\"#a026aae1afbce57a7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When is the deadline to apply?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a026aae1afbce57a7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications to the program are accepted at any time, but ideally should be received 1 month prior to the start of the semester of desired enrollment to ensure ease of admission, advising, and long-term planning for degree completion.\u00a0 Applications are processed beyond this suggested deadline, however.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An application for admission to the graduate school can be completed online.\u00a0 To apply and view specific deadlines, see: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.missouriwestern.edu\/portal\/mwsu_app\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/apply.missouriwestern.edu\/portal\/mwsu_app<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8ba7acd1004636894\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#8ba7acd1004636894\" href=\"#8ba7acd1004636894\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are tuition costs?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8ba7acd1004636894\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated tuition costs, both in-state and out-of-state, for the current school year can be found here: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/businessoffice\/tuition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/businessoffice\/tuition\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9bc774adc649ac7e7\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#9bc774adc649ac7e7\" href=\"#9bc774adc649ac7e7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\"> Are scholarships available for graduate students?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9bc774adc649ac7e7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many scholarships are available for degree-seeking graduate students!\u00a0 Please visit the MWSU Financial Aid website (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) for details. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"49030118dfdddbe73\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#49030118dfdddbe73\" href=\"#49030118dfdddbe73\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to have a teaching certificate to apply?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"49030118dfdddbe73\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who do not hold a teaching license <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> earn the M.A.S.-Assessment, Cross-Categorical Special Education option degree\u2014but this degree will <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOT qualify an individual for an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">initial teaching license.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to teach in K-12 public schools a student must hold a teaching certificate issued by some state, when he\/she enters the program, in order to earn the State of 大象传媒 K-12 Cross-Categorical SPED teaching license.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 It is important potential students realize that if they do not enter this graduate program with an initial license <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in some area of education<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they will not leave with one.)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please contact the MWSU graduate office for further information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"aab522969d20b389e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#aab522969d20b389e\" href=\"#aab522969d20b389e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long will it take to complete my program?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"aab522969d20b389e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The M.A.S.-Assessment, Cross-Categorical Special Education option is designed to be completed in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approximately<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> two-years. A graduate student who remains continuously enrolled, in approximately 6 credits each semester, through Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters should be able to complete the program in two calendar years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"376363ac8c8342f96\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2724-1\" data-target=\"#376363ac8c8342f96\" href=\"#376363ac8c8342f96\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does 大象传媒 Western's M.A.S. Assessment-SPED option require a thesis?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"376363ac8c8342f96\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The M.A.S.-Assessment, Cross-Categorical Special Education option requires students to complete a capstone project, which must be accepted and approved by a departmental committee. An option to the \u201ctraditional\u201d thesis is available.\u00a0 Students will learn the steps needed to complete this capstone through the educational foundations core courses included in the graduate program.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-two-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:40%;width:calc(40% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.4 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">About Our Graduate Programs<\/h3>\n<p>Delivery:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/online\/\">100% online<\/a>\nApplication Deadlines:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -20px;\">\n<li>Spring 2023: Jan. 10, 2023<\/li>\n<li>Summer 2023: May 23, 2023<\/li>\n<li>Fall 2023: Aug. 21, 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"slink\" style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.admission\" href=\"#\">Admission Requirements<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/faq-certification\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/businessoffice\/tuition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tuition Information<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graduate School<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Student Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/program\/\">Graduate Program\/Courses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/online\/\">Online Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/interaction\/\">Teacher\/Peer Interaction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/goals\/\">Real World Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/capstone-project\/\">Capstone Project Process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Program Contact<\/strong>\n<a href=\"mailto:educgrad@missouriwestern.edu\">educgrad@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>\n111 Murphy Hall\n816-271-4301<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 admission\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-1 .modal-header, .modal-1 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Admission Requirements<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\r\n\r\nRequirements for admission to a Graduate Program and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education option (SPED)\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Education or a closely related field from an accredited College or University.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 minimum<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Provide transcripts of all previously completed university level work \u2013 both Undergraduate and Graduate.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Statement of Purpose: A one-page narrative which describes his\/her purpose for seeking admission to a graduate program, as well as what he\/she hopes to gain from the experience<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong>TEACH Grant<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Federal Teacher Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is intended to assist students in becoming highly-qualified teachers and is available to those who are completing coursework in a TEACH Grant-eligible program \u2013 a high-need field. Both TESOL and SPED qualify as areas of critical need.\r\n\r\nFor more information, go to link:\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/federal-teach-grant\/\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/federal-teach-grant\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2724"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2724"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2724\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2725,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2724\/revisions\/2725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}