Master of Education in Special Education
Pennsylvania State University

Program Details

Prepare to work with an important part of the student population, those with special needs, with this online special education degree. The curriculum focuses on current issues and topics in the special education field and prepares you to support individuals who either have special needs or who are at risk.  

Customize your degree by choosing one of these areas of emphasis:

  • Academic and Behavioral Support teaches the skills needed to support students with disabilities.
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provides in-depth knowledge of the principles and procedures of ABA. This can be taken with or without the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA).
  • Autism provides comprehensive, evidence-based knowledge to assist in developing effective educational programming for students with autism spectrum disorders.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Pennsylvania State University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent