Special Education - with Certification, M.Ed.

The Special Education - with Certification, M.Ed. prepares aspiring educators to become certified teachers with a focus on special education and learners with special needs. Scholars will deepen their understanding of intellectual and physical disabilities and how they impact the learners classroom experience. This program features a year long internship to give students a hands on approach to making education equitable for students who have different learning needs. 

Key Features

• Focus on Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Behaviors Disorders, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Developmental Delays, and Physical and Other Health Impairments.
• Focus on collaboration with related service providers and general educators
• Rigorous and relevant coursework to develop the knowledge,skills, and dispositions necessary for successful teaching careers in special education 
• Focus on evidence based instructional practices and decision making
• Year Long Internship (Field Experience) in inclusive, diverse classrooms. Students are responsible for acquiring the internship. 
• The program’s proximity to the United States Congress, advocacy and professional organizations, and governmental agencies, including the US Department of Education - Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), provides opportunities for on-site experiences for graduate students.