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Online Program

Master's of Science in Special Education

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What sets Cal State Fullerton’s Special Education Graduate Programs apart?

Our online graduate program is designed for full-time teachers who are ready to take their careers to the next level. Over the course of our 21-month program, teachers work collaboratively to explore educational equity and justice, evaluate and design culturally and linguistically sustaining curriculum, and experiment with innovative uses of educational technology. Our online program features small class sizes, synchronous and asynchronous learning, and opportunities to create a curriculum for and conduct research in your own classroom.  All students, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status, are welcome.

CSU Fullerton faculty members are actively involved in our neighboring schools, helping teachers and performing applied research. The department is substantive, technical, theoretical, practical, realist, and entrepreneurial. US News and World Report has recognized our online graduate program in special education as among the country's best online graduate degrees. 

Next Zoom Orientation Session: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.    Zoom Orientation Session

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Requirements

  1. University Application through Cal State Apply
  2. Official transcripts from your last 60 units (including official CSUF transcripts) uploaded to the Cal State Apply application.
  3. 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units
  4. Official transcripts for all colleges and universities attended, submitted to the Office of Admissions
  5. Confidential University Faculty Recommendations
  6. Application Checklist

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026

The application review process allows us to consider experiences, attributes and other academic metrics as well as the value an applicant would contribute to learning and teaching. If you do not currently meet the minimum GPA requirements, we still encourage you to submit an application.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with a new cohort beginning each fall semester. Visit Graduate Studies for general graduate program application information. 

Prerequisite:

  • SPED 501 (1): Introduction to the Graduate Studies
Required Courses
Courses Units
SPED 510 3
SPED 551 3
SPED 586 3
SPED 504 3
SPED 529 3
SPED 502 3

 

500-Level Electives
Courses Units
EC Only: SPED 515 3
MM & ESN Only: SPED 520 3
SPED 421 3
SPED 522 3

 

Culminating Experience (min grade B)
Courses Units
SPED 597 OR SPED 595 3

See more detailed course information here: Online Academic Plan and Course Descriptions.

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For admissions-related questions:

Ms. Sabrina Holguin

Admission and Academic Advisor

Phone: 657-278-4024

Email: spedadvising@fullerton.edu 

For program-related questions:

Dr. Adrian Jung

Graduate Program Coordinator

Phone: 657-278-4106

Email: ajung@fullerton.edu

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