Program Details
As research advances our understanding of those with special needs, researchers develop new tools and competencies to help. You can stay abreast of new strategies and methods to help those with disabilities through the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, Advanced Studies in Teaching & Learning / Special Education from George Mason University. This online gifted and special education master’s degree appeals to administrators, educators, and other professionals who serve individuals with special needs.
While this special education graduate program does not lead to initial teacher licensure, students can pursue an add-on endorsement. Working with an advisor, you select an area of emphasis. Your choices include such areas as:
- Applied behavior analysis
- Assistive technology
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Blindness and visual impairment
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
George Mason 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
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- This program requires an intensive summer session on campus.