Master of Education in Special Education
University of Arkansas at Monticello

Program Details

All students deserve to succeed and with this online special education degree, you will take the first step in ensuring this happens in your school. Prepare for a career working with a growing part of the student population, those with special needs. This program is for educators who are looking for strategies for advanced learning in K-12 settings.  

The curriculum covers such topics as teaching methods, assessing, and providing support for students with learning exceptionalities. Courses will likely include:

  • Teaching Methods for Persons with High Needs Exceptionalities
  • Teaching Methods for Persons with Exceptionalities in Grades K-6 
  • Providing Positive Behavioral Supports in the Classroom Environment
  • Foundations of Teaching Reading

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Arkansas at Monticello 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, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Interview

Additional Info

  • Must hold a current teaching license and have 4 or more years of teaching experience
  • Applicants who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirement may submit GRE or MAT scores for consideration