Special Education, MA
Master of Arts
Course Delivery
Online
Minimum Duration
2 Years
Program Overview
The Special Education Masters Program features courses for K-12 educators to become experts in effective education for students with disabilities. The fully online M.A. program is ranked among the best in the nation and offers study emphasis in Learning Disabilities (LD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Students will have the opportunity to apply teaching methods and practices informed by research. In addition, they will have opportunities to apply those methods in authentic contexts to foster deep understanding and critical reflection.
Program Highlights
#13 in Special Education in U.S. News Ranking for 2020
Program Outcomes
Throughout the M.A. in Special Education, students will engage in clinical projects and practicums with opportunities to reflect on teaching practice with the support, feedback, and collaboration of the teaching faculty. Courses are taught by special education program faculty members who have extensive experience as researchers, teacher educators, and special education classroom teachers.
Career Outlook
The Master of Arts degree in Special Education prepares practicing teachers to emphasize and enhance their expertise in and out of the classroom. Graduates of the Special Education M.A. program will attain the abilities to develop, implement, and interpret data and to communicate this information in significant ways to colleagues, families, students, and stakeholders. More than 85% of our graduates receive a pay increase for obtaining their M.A. degree.
Courses
Core
CEP 801A Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education 3 Credits CEP 803AAssessment of Students with Mild Disabilities 3 Credits CEP 804A Literacy Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities 3 Credits CEP 840Policies, Practices, and Perspectives in Special Education 3 Credits CEP 841 Classroom and Behavior Management in the Inclusive Classroom 3 Credits CEP 841 Classroom and Behavior Management in the Inclusive Classroom 3 Credits CEP 841 Classroom and Behavior Management in the Inclusive Classroom 3 Credits CEP 842Content-Area Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities 3 Credits CEP 842 Content-Area Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities 3 Credits CEP 843 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Characteristics and Educational Implications 3 Credits CEP 850 Technology and Literacy for Students with Mild Disabilities 3 Credits CEP 893F Special Education Internship: Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities3 3 Credits CEP 894GSpecial Education Practicum: Children and Youth with Learning Disabilities6 6 Credits CEP 894JSpecial Education Practicum: Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 Credits TE 846 Accommodating Differences in Literacy Learners 3 Credits
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
A bachelor's degree
A license/certificate required
Copy of your teaching certificate
Previous work experience
CV/Résumé
A written personal statement
3 letters of recommendation
Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
Complete a university graduate application (Program code: 6742)
Key Dates
Summer 2020
Application Deadline
February 1, 2020
Tuition & Fees
In State Tuition
- $26,925
- Total
Out of State Tuition
- $26,925
- Total
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible.
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