M.S. in Special Education

The mission of the Special Education Program is to provide a quality educational experience that prepares candidates for distinguished careers in Special Education, including leadership roles in schools and communities. The program develops the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that special educators need in order to effectively teach all students, including those with exceptional learning needs.

Master's Programs to Become a Teacher

For students who have a Bachelor's degree and want to become teachers.

Childhood and Special Education
(Dual Initial Certification)

Adolescence and Special Education
(Dual Initial Certification)

Master's Programs for Current Teachers

For students already classroom certified (initially or permanently) and looking for additional teaching certifications.

Special Education (Grades 1-6)
(Requires initial or provisional Childhood certification)

Special Education (Grades 7-12)
(Requires initial or provisional Adolescence certification)

Special Education Advanced Certification (Grades 1-6)
(Requires professional or permanent Childhood certification)

Special Education Advanced Certification (Grades 7-12)
(Requires professional or permanent Adolescence certification)

Advanced Certification Programs for
Current Teachers

For students already classroom certified (initially or permanently) and looking for additional teaching certifications.

Special Education Advanced Certification (Grades 1-6)
(Requires professional or permanent Childhood certification)

Special Education Advanced Certification (Grades 7-12)
(Requires professional or permanent Adolescence certification)

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