Master of Science [M.S] Special Education
This degree is designed for teachers and other educators wishing to earn a master?s degree in educational leadership. The program will support your growth as an educational leader in a variety of ways:
- Improve knowledge and skills as a school leader
- Enhance opportunities for teacher leadership roles
- Prepare for initial certification as a building principal or special education director
AccessibleThis degree is available at both the Warrensburg and Lee?s Summit campuses. The program includes a mix of face-to-face and online courses. Classes are offered on an 8-week cycle, supporting educators who have coaching and activity commitments.Collaborative Principals Preparation Program
UCM partners with 14 Kansas City area suburban school districts in the Cooperative Principals Preparation Program. Students must be recommended by their district for this leadership program. The CPPP is a two-year cohort program offered at UCM Summit Center (Lee?s Summit, MO). The program includes district mentoring, high quality professional development, and intensive leadership development.
Degree Options
- Elementary Principal
- Secondary Principal
- Special Education Director
Degree programs can also be modified to support certification as a Middle School Principal.
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Requirements:
- A bachelors degree of which is equivalent of a degree in US
- Students need to submit the official transcripts of previous education to the office and upload unofficial trasncripts on the portal
- A GPA of 2.65 is required in undergraduate degree and 3.0 in graduate degree (if any)
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 79 in IBT
- IELTS: minimum 6.0
- UCM English proficiency exam: minimum 79 required