Special Education, Master of Education

This program consists of five degree paths:

• 1. MEd in Special Education (Online)

  The MEd in Special Education course of study advances their students' knowledge and expertise in innovative research and teaching practices for learners with disabilities. This online program seeks to examine and refine disability policies informed by current research, implement and evaluate research-based practices, seek solutions to systemic injustice, and explore diverse cultural perspectives on disability. Students enrolled in the online M. Ed. Special Education program maximize their professional competence, career advancement, leadership roles, advocacy and systems’ change competencies.

  This online program offers the convenience of studying at one’s own pace and in comfortable spaces.

• 2. MEd in Special Education with Transition Services Certificate

  The MEd in Special Education with Transition Services Certificate course of study is aligned with the Council for Exceptional Children's Advanced Special Education Transition Specialist standards and is designed to meet the growing need for a specialized skilled set in transition services for special education teachers and professionals working in the field of special education transition services. Students enrolled in the online MEd in Special Education with Transition Certificate program maximize their professional competence, career advancement, leadership roles, and advocacy and systems’ change competencies in the field of transition.

  This online program offers the convenience of studying at one’s own pace and in comfortable spaces.

• 3. MEd in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Certification

  The MEd in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Certification course of study provides the academic foundations necessary for the Standard Educational Diagnostician Certification. This program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to apply research, methods, and recommended practices for the effective assessment and instruction of learners with special needs in diverse school and community settings.

  The coursework for the Educational Diagnostician Certification is included in this degree path, or the certification can be earned after completing an MEd in Special Education.

  To be eligible to receive the standard Educational Diagnostician Certificateion, candidates must meet the certification requirements.

• 4. MEd in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Certification and Bilingual Diagnostician Certificate

  The MEd in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Certification and Bilingual Diagnostician Certificate course of study provides the academic foundations necessary for the Standard Educational Diagnostician Certification. This program provides students who have Spanish and English language proficiency the ability to evaluate English Learners (ELs) as well as students who are monolingual English speakers. Graduate students learn to establish language dominance and proficiency in Spanish and English, conduct assessments, interpret results, and make educational recommendations for learners in school settings.

  The coursework for the Educational Diagnostician Certification and Bilingual Diagnostician Certificate are included in this degree path, or the certification and certificate can be earned after completing an MEd in Special Education.

  To be eligible to receive the standard Educational Diagnostician Certification, candidates must meet the certification requirements.

• 5. MEd in Special Education with Principal Certification

  The MEd in Special Education with Principal Certification is designed specifically for the educator who is obtaining a Master’s Degree in Special Education and wishes to obtain Principal Certification, also. Principal Certification requires the completion of fifteen hours of graduate credit as well as independent work modules to ensure candidates possess knowledge of the principal standards upon completion. The Principal Certification program complies with current standards for professional certification. This study plan originates in the Department of Educational Leadership.

Program Breakdown

Brief breakdown of the type, or types, of degree available, their length, available enrollment, and estimated cost.

Category	Summary
Length	36 Credit Hours
Required Courses	Master of Education in Special Education (MEd): All Paths
Enrollment	Spring, Summer, Fall
Costs	Rates Per Semester
Admission Requirements	Application Materials