Master of Science in Education / Special Education (Grades K-12 / Non-Licensure)
Walden University

Program Details

If you’re an experienced special educator with the desire to enhance your skills, this MSEd specialization offers a path to continuing professional achievement. Gain leadership skills to support and sustain effective practices for students with exceptionalities. Coursework in this program synthesizes the most current research in the arenas of neuroscience, assessment, and scientifically based interventions. Real-world case studies and virtual scenarios encourage collaborative problem-solving using research-based strategies. If you’re a highly motivated educator who wants to fast-track your learning, the MSEd Accelerated track is for you. You can gain all the skills and valuable insights found in the traditional MSEd track and earn your degree in as few as 12 months.*

*Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. 

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Walden University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required

Restricted States

New York, Rhode Island