Master of Arts in Education / Special Education
Marian University

Program Details

Prepare to make a difference in the lives of children with this online special education degree, a robust, interactive program. Learn to meet the diverse learning needs of students in grades K-12, acknowledging that “every learner has an equal right to an appropriate and challenging education and that every child will develop and learn.” Emphasis is placed on the equal responsibility for learning shared between the teacher and student, positive teacher/student relationships, and a curriculum that targets the strengths and needs of individual learners.  

Students in this online special education degree will engage in personalized learning experiences in a flexible program made to fit the lives of busy adults. By actively communicating with faculty and peers, you will create your professional network. Set your own pace and design your completion plan with non-sequential courses often without prerequisites.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Marian University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Placement Test

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Applicants should submit scores from Praxis Core Test, ACT, SAT, or Next-Generation Accuplacer Exam.
  • Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in college oral communication and English courses.