Program Details
You can fill a need for teachers of exceptional students with the Master of Education in Special Education from USM. This online gifted and special education master’s program offers concentrations such as mild / moderate disabilities, emotional / behavior disorders, and severe / low incidence disabilities.
You can rest assured you’ll receive a quality education as you learn to serve students with special needs. To ensure your education aligns with your career goals, you may select a practicum from such topics as:
- Severe disabilities
- Gifted students
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.75 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GRE, PRAXISApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV, Occupational License, Essay/Writing Sample