Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education
Southeast Missouri State University

Program Details

This online special education degree offers busy teachers an opportunity to further their education. Gain the tools and methods to help students with special needs. It is for general teachers who are looking to help special needs students in their classroom or for special education teachers who wish to deepen their skills and knowledge.  

Customize your degree by choosing one of the following areas of emphasis:

  • Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical
  • Autism
  • Early Childhood Special Education

While this program does not lead to an initial teaching certificate, it does provide an additional certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder or the Missouri teaching certificate in Early Childhood Special Education.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Southeast Missouri State 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

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required

Additional Info

  • Applicants must submit a valid professional teaching certificate or scores from the State Content Exam or GRE.