Master of Science in Education in Special Education
University of Central Arkansas

Program Details

Prepare for a career working with a growing number of students, those with special needs, with this online special education degree. Graduates work with students with cognitive, physical, behavioral, multiple, and/or health disabilities in Grades K-12.  

Explore the changing and complex role of the special educator. Courses provide the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to impact services and support to students with special needs. The curriculum provides current information and experience with research-based best practices in special education and ensures graduates can research and stay current in their field.  

Choose between two available tracks in this online special education degree:

  • Collaborative Instructional Specialist Ages 0-8 Years
  • Collaborative Instructional Specialist Grades 4-12

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Central Arkansas is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.7 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students), PRAXIS

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License, Criminal Background Check, Additional Materials May Be Required

Additional Info

  • May require on-campus component(s)
  • Must hold an Arkansas educator license or seek department approval