Program Details
Learn how to advocate for and best support students with disabilities with a Master of Education in Special Education. This program offers advanced-level training for teachers who want to work with special needs students in preschool through grade 12.
In this Master’s in Special Education online, you will learn how to best meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities including physical, mental, behavioral, social, and emotional. Courses focus on early interventions, positive behavior support, and structured literacy. Students can earn this degree as an add-on to their existing teaching certification or complete additional coursework to include initial teaching certification as part of the program.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Carlow University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Students who have an existing teaching certification can complete this program with 30 credits. Students who also need initial teaching certification can complete this program with 51 credits.
- The program culminates in student teaching. Study abroad options are available in Ireland and Nicaragua.