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University of Phoenix
Special Education (Master's) ( Know More)
The Master of Arts in Education/ Special Education degree program prepares candidates for teacher licensure in the field of special education.* Through coursework, student teaching and educational research, students develop the pedagogical skills and knowledge needed to become effective special education educators.
*Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his or her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements.
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Capella University
Special Education Teaching (Master's) ( Know More)
Prepare yourself to help children with learning disabilities achieve academic and lifelong success with this state-approved Special Education Teaching specialization. The curriculum, developed around national special education standards, is designed to help you effectively teach children who have a variety of learning disabilities and come from diverse populations. You will study the latest strategies, practices, and techniques for teaching children with learning disabilities, and participate in field experiences that will allow you to apply your skills in real-life situations. People likely to be interested in this specialization include licensed teachers and special education teachers seeking a license in special education teaching with an endorsement in learning disabilities.
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Special Education Leadership (Doctoral) ( Know More)
Strengthen your ability to oversee and advocate for the growing number of students who need special education services, and contribute to the field through your own doctoral research. This specialization provides a strong foundation in general K-12 educational administration, along with focused course work in special education administration, instructional strategies, law, and finance. People who choose this specialization include those pursuing special education leadership positions at the building, district, state, or national level; higher education faculty positions; or consulting positions in the field of special education. The residential colloquia experience: As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.
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Abilene Christian University
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Special Education ( Know More)
Abilene Christian University's Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Special Education is a faith-based, online program that focuses on the design and delivery of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities. The program can also prepare you to function as a special education teacher. This online graduate degree includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.
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A.T. Still University
Doctor of Health Education ( Know More)
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Doctor of Health
Education (D.H.Ed.) program that prepares students for leadership in health
profession education. The D.H.Ed is a 20-course, 94-credit-hour program and
includes a required applied dissertation. Students are challenged to examine
the current state of healthcare education and their roles and responsibilities
within it. Graduates are recognized as innovative leaders in educating their
patients, students, peers, and achieve excellence in policy development,
program design, management, implementation, and evaluation of local
issues.
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Ashford University
Education - Special Education (Master's) ( Know More)
Open up education to all students by earning your Master of Arts in Education online with a specialization in Special Education (non-licensure) from Ashford University. Focus your education degree with the Special Education specialization that will support the needs of exceptional students in school programs.
The Special Education specialization allows you to respond to students' diverse abilities and styles as you provide equitable learning. You will learn classroom management, as well as how to identify disabilities and special abilities. If you are committed to an education career, then the Master of Arts in Education from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
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Western Governors University
B.A. in Special Education ( Know More)
This program is appropriate for teaching candidates seeking certification who have completed at least one year of college, can devote 15 to20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in special education, and begin their careers in this high-demand field.
The B.A. in Special Education (PK-12) prepares you to effectively teach students with mild to moderate cross-categorical disabilities. Graduates become highly qualified special education teachers. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
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M.S. in Special Education ( Know More)
This program is appropriate for master's candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in special education, and advance their careers in this high-demand field.
The M.S. in Special Education (PK-12) prepares you to certify in special education and effectively teach students with mild to moderate cross-categorical disabilities. Graduates become better special education teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate-level abilities in research fundamentals and instructional design principles.
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Walden University Online
Emotional Behavioral Disorders: Grades K-12 (Special Ed Program) ( Know More)
This state-approved* program provides the practical knowledge and understanding of how best to serve the educational needs and tap the potential of some of our nation's most neglected children.
Incorporating the Council for Exceptional Children standards and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium standards, this program will expand your teaching repertoire and help you make a significant impact on K–12 students.
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Learning Disabilities: Grades K-12 (Special Ed Program) ( Know More)
This state-approved* program provides a practical education in how to help learning disabled students recognize their potential to achieve and succeed.
This program incorporates the Council for Exceptional Children standards and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium standards, and gives you the strategies to make an impact on struggling students who might otherwise give up on learning.
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Emotional Behavioral Disorders: Grades K-12 (Special Ed Program w/opt. Master's) ( Know More)
Special Education Endorsement Programs
Walden University's College of Education offers state-approved† Special Education Endorsement Programs with an optional M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education. For licensed teachers who want to transition into a special education classroom or bring these skills to their current teaching area, our practical, accelerated programs combine the flexibility of online learning with hands-on field experiences. In 9 to 17 months (depending on program choice and individual progress), you can enhance your skills and increase your professional opportunities by fulfilling the requirements needed to teach K–12 students with special needs.
Our endorsement programs include
Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education (17 months)
- Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
- Learning Disabilities (K–12)
Special Education Endorsement Programs alone (9 months)
- Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
- Learning Disabilities (K–12)
†Walden University's endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for endorsement or add-on licensure in Minnesota. Candidates for this program must already hold a valid elementary or secondary teaching license. Walden's enrollment advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about endorsements. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state endorsement requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be endorsed.
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Learning Disabilities: Grades K-12 (Special Ed Program w/opt. Master's) ( Know More)
Special Education Endorsement Programs
Walden University's College of Education offers state-approved† Special Education Endorsement Programs with an optional M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education. For licensed teachers who want to transition into a special education classroom or bring these skills to their current teaching area, our practical, accelerated programs combine the flexibility of online learning with hands-on field experiences. In 9 to 17 months (depending on program choice and individual progress), you can enhance your skills and increase your professional opportunities by fulfilling the requirements needed to teach K–12 students with special needs.
Our endorsement programs include
Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education (17 months)
- Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
- Learning Disabilities (K–12)
Special Education Endorsement Programs alone (9 months)
- Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
- Learning Disabilities (K–12)
†Walden University's endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for endorsement or add-on licensure in Minnesota. Candidates for this program must already hold a valid elementary or secondary teaching license. Walden's enrollment advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about endorsements. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state endorsement requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be endorsed.
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Special Education - Non-Licensure (Master's) ( Know More)
If you are an experienced special educator with the desire to enhance your skills by incorporating the latest developments in the field into your program, this specialization offers a path to continuing professional achievement. Walden's M.S. in Education with a Special Education specialization synthesizes the most current research in the arenas of neuroscience, assessment, and scientifically based interventions so that you can determine best practices for student learning.
Walden's M.S.Ed. program is offered through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, named for the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. The college is the choice of more than 37,000 students and alumni. Walden also supports the teaching profession by offering more than $5 million in education scholarships for classroom teachers. In addition, M.S.Ed. alumni strongly endorse their Walden experience. More than 95% of M.S.Ed. graduates said earning their degrees at Walden enhanced their professional performance (Based on Walden's 2007 graduate survey respondents).
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Teacher Preparation Programs (Post-Baccalaureate) ( Know More)
This program provides the practical knowledge and understanding of how best to serve the educational needs and tap the potential of some of our nation's most neglected children.
Incorporating the Council for Exceptional Children standards and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium standards, this program will expand your teaching repertoire and help you make a significant impact on K–12 students.
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Teacher Prep Program Special Education - Learning Disabilities (with Master's) ( Know More)
This program provides a practical education in how to help learning disabled students recognize their potential to achieve and succeed.
Incorporating the Council for Exceptional Children standards and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium standards, this program can lead to a master's degree with only two additional research courses. Our Master of Arts in Teaching was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers to expand your teaching repertoire and help you make a significant impact on K–12 students.
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Teacher Prep Program Special Education - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Grades K-12 (with Master's) ( Know More)
This program provides the practical knowledge and understanding of how best to serve the educational needs and tap the potential of some of our nation's most neglected children. Incorporating the Council for Exceptional Children standards and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium standards, this program can lead to a master's degree with only two additional research courses.
Our Master of Arts in Teaching was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to expand your teaching repertoire and help you make a significant impact on K–12 students.
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Special Education (Ph.D.) ( Know More)
The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to match your professional interests and meet the needs of your organization. In fact, it requires educators to come to the program with defined learning goals and challenges them to design their own program of study. The program combines collaborative online study with self-paced, faculty-guided research modules and face-to-face residencies.
Most K-12 educators are strong advocates for improved services for exceptional/disabled individuals. Unfortunately, resources for the delivery of these services are often far less than schools and school districts desire. At Walden, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide leadership in the special education field and to better assist your own students in the self-actualization process. Emphasis is on services to exceptional/disabled individuals and to the related areas of special education administration, including law, finance, and ethics. Graduates hold leadership, administrative, and teaching positions in schools and school districts and research and teaching positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Other positions include director of special education and director of disability services.
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