Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction / K-12 Special Education
Black Hills State University

Program Details

Become a leader in the classroom and beyond with this online special education degree. This program is designed with practicing teachers in mind. Skills learned here can be immediately put to use in your classroom. The curriculum puts theory into practice.

The online special education degree concentration prepares students for careers teaching students in K-12 with mental and/or physical disabilities. Courses will likely include:

  • Behavior Management of Exceptional Children
  • Serving Students with MR, SS, and Severe Disabilities
  • Vocational Transitional Programming
  • Curriculum and Instruction Strategies K-12
  • Identification and Assessment in Special Education

Please note that this degree does not lead to licensure.

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Black Hills State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Essay/Writing Sample, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Requires three or more years of teaching experience