Master of Science in Education in Special Education / Instructional Specialist K-12
Arkansas State University

Program Details

A-State offers an online gifted and special education master’s degree with its MS in Education in Special Education / Instructional Specialist K-12. This online program provides a quality education at the same cost to in-state and out-of-state students.

Designed for flexibility, this online special education program offers multiple start dates throughout the year. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and a valid teaching certificate.

The accelerated coursework in this gifted and special education graduate program focuses on evidence-based practices. These include instructional techniques, interventions, and strategies that show consistently positive results. Topics of study include the following:

  • Ethical and legal issues in special education
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Positive behavior interventions and support
  • Literacy and language development for exceptional learners

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Arkansas State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • A valid teaching certificate

Restricted States

Georgia, Illinois, Iowa