Program Details
If you are seeking initial teacher certification and licensure with the ability to help special needs students, consider this online Master of Arts in Special Education degree. This program prepares educators to help exceptional students reach their full potential.
The curriculum provides a strong foundation in education with particular emphasis on differentiated instruction and classroom inclusion. The teaching and curriculum-building skills you learn will help students with mild disabilities learn and integrate into general education environments. You will also learn how to use alternative teaching methods to meet IEP requirements.
Graduates can fulfill roles such as:
- Special education teacher
- Early intervention specialist
- Special education coordinator
- Special education curriculum developer
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Norfolk State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.75 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent