Master of Arts in Education / Special Education, Learning & Behavior Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University

Program Details

Students with disabilities deserve a quality education that only teachers with special educations can provide. Prepare to fulfill this role with this online special education degree. This program promotes the knowledge and skill sets needed to advance the quality of services and educational programs for students with disabilities. The curriculum prepares individuals to work as leaders and effective change agents for students with disabilities in PreK-12 school settings. Graduates find careers as:

  • Gifted education teachers
  • Gifted coordinators in PreK-12
  • Teachers in elementary, middle, or high schools
  • Specialists or coaches in PreK-12
  • Teacher leader educators

Students can choose to add a certificate.   

With this master’s in special education online degree, students complete the same courses taught by the same faculty who teach on-campus. Benefit from a dynamic, supportive learning environment, as well as personal advisors.

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GMAT, GRE, MAT

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)