Towson Learning Network
The University at Shady Grove
Special Education - Master of Education (M.Ed.)
In an effort to assist teachers and local school systems in the Washington Metropolitan area, Towson University offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.). in Special Education at USG . This is an applied professional program designed to meet urgent needs of the educational community. When completed, the program offered at USG will enable the candidate to earn a master's degree and MSDE certification in Special Education.
The degree program is for professionally certified teachers seeking an advanced degree and the professional skills to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities.
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- An overall minimum GPA of 3.00 for full admission to the program, and a 2.75 GPA for conditional admission, based on the last 60 units of total undergraduate and post- baccalaureate study.
- Current professional teaching certificate
- 1 professional letter of recommendation
NOTE: A professional teaching certificate is a prerequisite for admission to this program. Prior to enrolling in any course work, non-certified applicants should contact, Ms. Judy Webster, the Special Education graduate program coordinator at USG, to obtain information about earning a professional teaching certificate with a focus in Special Education..
Application Information
Registration
Upon acceptance into the graduate school and department program, all candidates register for each course online. Typically the course sections at USG range from 641 - 645
For more information regarding registration, contact Ms. Marcie Povitsky, TU/USG site coordinator, at mpovitsky@towson.edu or 301-738-6062.
Tuition and Reimbursement
Upon registration for class, you will receive a bill from the Bursar’s Office for full tuition and fees. The fees for the USG location are assessed at a reduced rate based on its distance from the main campus. This bill must be paid by the due date. Unpaid bills will be assessed late fees and after 90 days will be sent to a collection agency.
Each school system has a different reimbursement policy or procedure based on negotiated agreements with its unions. You may seek reimbursement directly from your school system upon completion of each course in the program. Please note the following:
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Your school system will not pay for your tuition if you receive a grade that does not meet your school system’s reimbursement requirements, if you receive a grade of I (incomplete), or if you receive grade of FX. Instead, you will be solely responsible for the tuition and fees.
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Your school system will not pay your tuition if you exceed their reimbursable credit limit. If you exceed your school system’s reimbursable credit limit, you are solely responsible for the tuition and fees
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Tuition and fees are subject to increase.
If you are taking courses for certification purposes, check with your local school system or Maryland State Department of Education certification personnel to ensure that you are registering for the course you need.
Grades and Transcripts
If you need a copy of your grades, you can receive them through Towson Online Services. You can get information about requesting official transcripts from the Registrar's Office.
Directions to the Universities at Shady Grove
Contact Us
If you have questions about the academic program, contact Ms. Judy Webster, TU/USG program coordinator, at jwebster@towson.edu.
If you have general questions about off campus programs, contact John Desmone at
jdesmone@towson.edu.
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