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
% Online
100% OnlineProgram 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 DegreeRecommended 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