Master of Arts in Education / Special Education
University of Northern Iowa

Program Details

This online special education degree addresses a growing demand for professionals who are educated in working with students with disabilities. Learn skillsets for being instructional consultants working with special education students. Courses teach students to coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of evidence-based instructional programs.  

Customize your degree by choosing from two areas of specialization:

  • K-12 Instructional Strategist II: Intellectual Disabilities
  • 5-12 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate

The Intellectual Disabilities endorsement teaches educators to teach students with cognitive disabilities. The Mild/Moderate endorsement is for those seeking to educate students with mild disabilities.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Northern Iowa 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), Additional Materials May Be Required