Master of Education in Special Education / ASD & Developmental Disabilities
William Paterson University of New Jersey

Program Details

You can grow your impact as a teacher leader with a Master of Education in Special Education / ASD & Developmental Disabilities from the William Paterson University of New Jersey. The advanced online special education program increases your instructional expertise to aid teachers, administrators, and parents of exceptional learners.

With guidance from the Council for Exceptional Children, the innovative online master’s degree in special education blends ethics, research, and inquiry into every class. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices, students learn to assess collaboration, life planning, and interventions while enhancing their professional development and leadership.

With the ability to create productive and positive work environments, graduates find leadership roles in improving services, support, and programs at the classroom, school, and community levels. Potential careers include:

  • Behavior analyst
  • School social worker
  • Special education teacher
  • Post-secondary special education teacher

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

William Paterson University of New Jersey is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)