556 Full-time Master's in Special Education in United States

The MA in Rehabilitation Counseling is awarded by the Graduate College. It is a nonthesis degree program offered by The University of Iowa. 

The Concordia University Wisconsin Accelerated Programs for Teacher Licensure (CAPTL) prepares students to earn initial teacher licensure for Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, or Secondary education through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Students can enter the Special Education program from University of Scranton in a course of study leading to K - 12 certification.     

Become fully prepared to educate students in the least restrictive educational environments with this Inclusive Special Education - Moderate Disabilities (5-12) program at Lesley University. Investigate issues in special education and special education law, and learn nondiscriminatory assessment, access to the curriculum, use of new technologies, and collaboration with families and others.

Moderate Disabilities Education - PreK-8, Initial from Westfield State University is designed for new and experienced teachers. Licensure at the initial level is a prerequisite for entry into many programs in the graduate program group. 

This Teaching Students with Disabilities - All Grades program from Canisius College prepares candidates already holding initial certification in Early Childhood (B-2), Childhood (1-6) or Adolescence (7-12) certificate to gain Initial and professional Certification in Students with Disabilities (All Grades).

The Special Education program from University of Arkansas prepares teachers to work with students with disabilities from kindergarten through grade 12 by building competencies and knowledge expected within the field of Special Education. 

The Childhood Education and Special Education (All Grades) program at Canisius College is designed for those dedicated to meet the needs of students with disabilities, placing a strong emphasis on theory, research and practicum experience.

Special Education from Assumption University strives to educate its graduate students to exemplify good character and integrity in all aspects of their professional lives.

The Department of Special Education - Inclusion and Transition at Central Connecticut State University offers several master's-level programs for educators as well as a post-baccalaureate initial certification program in special education.

The Special Education program is offered at the State University of New York Plattsburgh. Choose to specialize in one of four areas: Birth – Grade 2, Birth – Grade 6, Grades 1–6, Grades 7–12. 

This Special Education - Childhood (Grades 1-6) program at SUNY Oneonta College provides an opportunity for individuals with Bachelor’s degrees outside of Education to earn teacher certification in Special Education.

Special Education - Instruction from Wilmington University provides licensed educators who are interested in acquiring research-based skills, knowledge and practices in teaching students with disabilities.

This Intellectual Disability or Autism (Early Childhood) program at Teachers College at Columbia University is designed for individuals who do not already hold New York State initial or professional certification as a teacher of students with disabilities (birth through grade 2).  

On this Master of Science in Educational Studies at Mercy College New York, students complete a thesis course, not student teaching and are also exempt from the New York State certification tests.

The Lindenwood University Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Early Intervention in Autism and Sensory Impairments program provides training to partner with parents of young children who have learning needs in the area of autism and/or sensory impairment. 

Sign Language Education from Gallaudet University introduces students to key theoretical and methodological issues involved in sign language instruction including curriculum development, assessment, and incorporating Deaf culture into the language curriculum. 

Education - Moderate Disabilities - 5-12, Initial from Westfield State University is designed for new and experienced teachers. Licensure at the initial level is a prerequisite for entry into many programs in the graduate program group. 

The Teaching with Dual Certification in French and Teacher of Students with Disabilities at Montclair State University is a comprehensive Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programme. This in-person degree provides initial teacher certification in New Jersey, combining French expertise with special education over a full-time duration.

Special Education - Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) programs at Bridgewater State University are ideal for working teachers and paraprofessionals who wish to work in the special education field.