Program offered is a Master.

The Master of Education in Special Education for Certified Special Educators (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation) is a program designed for students interested in advanced studies in special education and who are currently certified to teach special education. Applicants are required to submit a copy of a current special education teaching certificate. The format and courses of this regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that students already possess. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional and physical disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course guide students through observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work with special needs populations and implement individualized educational plans to accommodate various learning needs of students with special needs.