Graduate Programs
Special Education
Master of Science
The Master of Science in Special Education is designed for practicing teachers who wish to expand and/or update their knowledge of special education and/or to increase their ability to teach learners who experience disabilities. This degree program is appropriate for individuals with degrees or teacher certification in special education, early childhood education, elementary education, or middle or high school education.
The program is a minimum of 33 semester hours and provides for specialization in severe disabilities (autism and severe cognitive disability), early childhood special education (birth through age 5 years), and high incidence disabilities. Early childhood special education courses are designed to meet the state of Florida's requirements for the Pre-Kindergarten Disability Endorsement and the Infant/Toddler Developmental Specialist certification. The courses on severe disabilities are designed to meet the requirements for Florida's Endorsement in Autism and Endorsement in Severe or Profound Disabilities. The courses on high incidence disabilities emphasize instruction in academic areas.2009-2010 Program Costs
- Tuition and Fees
- Florida resident: $296.54 per credit hour
- Non-Florida resident: $927.94 per credit hour
- Residing in Leon, Gadsden, or Wakulla Counties (non-campus students):
- Florida resident: $322.71 per credit hour*
- Non-Florida resident: $954.11 per credit hour*
*Add additional $20.00 per semester for mandatory Student Facilities Use Fee
- Books
We estimate the cost of books and course materials for an academic year to be $350.00. Students are responsible for the cost and shipping fees of all books and course materials. Contact your academic coordinator (see below) to learn which bookstore offers course materials for your degree program.
- Financial Aid
Six hours or more at FSU
Students who are taking 6 semester hours or more may be eligible for financial aid. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available online on the Office of Financial Aid website. The website also provides financial aid information pertaining to the University.
Need additional financial aid assistance?
Contact Joanne Clark, Distance Learning Financial Aid Officer, Phone: 850-644-1641
U.S. Mail:
Office of Financial Aid
Florida State University
A4400 University Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2430
Admissions/Registration Information - Ms. Timolin-Bodison Baker, Phone: (850) 644-8485
Advisor/Program Coordinator - Dr. Mary Frances Hanline, Phone: (850) 644-4880
U.S. Mail: Dept of Childhood Education, Reading, & Disability Services
215 Stone Bldg
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4490
