Master of Education in Special Education
University of Maine

Program Details

Help to ensure that all students succeed with this online special education degree. Prepare for a career working with a growing part of the student population, those with special needs. This program helps you provide a high-quality education to all students’ unique learning challenges. Develop the appropriate curricula and prepare children and their families for success.  

Customize your degree by choosing from numerous concentrations, including:

  • High Incidence Disabilities
  • Low Incidence Disabilities
  • High and Low Incidence Disabilities Dual Concentration
  • Early Intervention—Early Childhood
  • Individualized Program

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Maine is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

PRAXIS

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Essay/Writing Sample, Criminal Background Check, Occupational License

Additional Info

  • Applicants should have experience working in some capacity with students with disabilities.