Master of Education in Special Education
Point Park University

Program Details

You can improve the lives of countless students with the Master of Education in Special Education from Point Park University. This online gifted and special education master’s degree provides initial teacher certification for PreK-12.

Besides learning about autism and high and low incidence disabilities, you will study such topics as:

  • Positive behavioral interventions and supports
  • Instructional and assistive technology and universal design
  • Differentiated instructional practices
  • Intensive reading, mathematics, and writing interventions

The online gifted and special education graduate program includes observation and field experiences. All students will spend time in special education classrooms throughout most of their courses.The program includes a final student teaching experience in a special education classroom.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Point Park University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

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

Additional Info

  • Meets PA licensure requirements. Non-residents should check their state’s requirements.