Program Details
The online Master of Education in Special Education program is designed to advance the careers of licensed teachers who seek expertise in special education content knowledge. The program prepares graduate students to advance as leaders in school districts or at the state education agency level, teach foundational college courses in special education, conduct collaborative research, and improve student outcomes among learners with disabilities. Coursework is related to special education legislation, applied behavior analysis, instructional design, assessment, functional behavior analysis, and educational research. Concentrations are available in:
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disabilities
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Severe Disabilities
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Coastal Carolina University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)