Master of Education in Special Education
Northwestern College Iowa

Program Details

You can gain the skills to inspire and educate students with special needs with the Master of Education in Special Education from NWC. This online gifted and special education master’s degree uses effective teaching methods and strategies to create meaningful learning experiences for all children. 

Besides gaining mastery in educational technology and research, you will study such topics as:

  • Assessment planning and practice
  • Instructional decision-making and leadership in special education
  • Social, legal, and ethical issues
  • Behavior and social interventions of learners

This online special education graduate degree prepares you for roles as a specialist or consultant. For those who plan to teach in a high-need field within a low-income school, the TEACH Grant can help you pay for this master’s program.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northwestern College Iowa is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License