Program Details
This online special education degree is available for students who are looking to pursue careers working with special needs students who have education needs based on their disabilities. The curriculum guides students to professional standards and best practices to offer a well-rounded education.
Choose between two concentrations in this online special education degree:
- Non-teacher
- Educational diagnostician
The Non-teacher concentration covers the area of disability awareness, instructional strategies, formal and informal assessment, and law. Students are typically either certified teachers who are expanding their knowledge or those who work for a state agency.
The Educational diagnostician concentration prepares graduates for master’s level professional careers within the public school system to ensure that students receive special education. The curriculum prepares students for certification as educational diagnosticians.
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Stephen F. Austin State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Additional Materials May Be Required