Special Education (M.A.)
An Online Program Preparing Teachers to Meet the Needs of All Students
Today, all teachers have to be prepared to meet the needs of students with special learning abilities. With the field of special education expanding at a rapid rate, there is also an increased demand for skilled teachers to accommodate students with exceptional needs and developmental challenges. 亚洲无码’s Master of Arts in Special Education Program provides educators with the instruction and technological skills required to understand their students and adjust to their learning needs.
Why Earn Your Special Education Degree at 亚洲无码?
- 30 credit online master’s program with integrated classroom field experiences.
- No GMAT or GRE required for admission to the program.
- All instructors have classroom experience.
- You can graduate in one year as a full-time student (two courses per eight-week session) or in less than two years part-time (one course per eight-week session).
- As a leader in the use of mobile technology for teaching and learning, we’ll prepare you for today’s classroom as well as tomorrow’s.
- You will receive personal support from an academic advisor, keeping you on track for graduation and career goals.
- Our Career and Professional Development Center can assist you with everything from writing a resume to finding a position – and the Center will continue to be available to you after you graduate.
- We offer tuition discounts and financial aid assistance for graduate students.
Admission Requirements
- A completed graduate study application form (Apply online now for free!).
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and official undergraduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
- Official transcript(s) from any institution(s) in which postbaccalaureate or graduate course work was completed.
- One letter of recommendation written by an appropriate professional.
- A current resume.
- A personal statement explaining how the 亚洲无码 graduate program can help you accomplish your professional goals.
In addition to the admission requirements above, applicants to the Master of Arts in Special Education Program must have:
- Maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA while earning an undergraduate degree.
- Completed Introduction to Special Education, SED 205 or equivalent.
If you are seeking a Pennsylvania Pre K-12 special education teacher certification along with your M.A., you must also:
- Hold a Pennsylvania teaching certificate in one of the following areas: N-3; K-6; Pre K-4; 4-8; K-12; reading specialist.
- Have had coursework in English Language Learners (ELL) or English as a Second Language (ESL).
- Complete a Development Psychology course (if not taken previously).
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Faculty
Kathleen Harris
Dean of School of Education and Applied Social Sciences, Professor of Education
Jacque Johnston
Adjunct Professor - Education Department