870 Master's in Special Education in North America

Bringing together theory, research and real-world experience, Towson University’s M.Ed. in special education offers advanced learning to certified teachers. The Special Education program is offered by Towson University.

The Master in Teaching (MIT) in Special Education of Boise State University culminates in both a Master’s degree and the following initial teacher certification in the state of Idaho: Exceptional Child, Generalist K-12. (This certification may or may not be reciprocated in other states.) This certification focuses on working with children in K-12 special education settings.

The Teaching with Dual Certification in Mathematics and Teacher of Students with Disabilities at Montclair State University is an in-person Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programme. Designed for bachelor's degree holders, this full-time course provides initial New Jersey teacher certification over a two-year duration.

Are you passionate about working with students with disabilities? Could you see yourself working in an inclusive classroom setting for a group of diverse learners? We offer a master degree in Special Education at Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Special education takes various forms depending on the nature and severity of the disability — cognitive, emotional, behavioral, physical — and the grade level. This Special Education - Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities program is offered at Bridgewater State University.

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.

The Second Language Special Education M.A. at Roosevelt University is a two-year, online programme designed for licensed teachers. This public study mode course focuses on diverse learners, offering dual endorsements in Bilingual/ESL and LBS1 to address critical educational needs through flexible, remote learning.

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.

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

The Speech and Hearing Sciences (clinical) programme at Indiana University Bloomington is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This professional degree type prepares students for clinical practice over two years, featuring intensive on-campus learning and external clinical externships.

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. 

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

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 Special Education - Early Childhood and Childhood (Birth - Grade 6) program at Manhattanville University embody the underlying philosophy of believing that all children, regardless of learning and behavioral differences, are entitled to a free and appropriate education and should be provided with meaningful instruction in the least restrictive environment.

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.

The Special Education (For Non-Credential Holders) at University of San Francisco aims to prepare graduates to teach students with disabilities to be successful learners.

The Special Education program at the University of South Alabama provides advanced study for teachers who already hold a Class B certificate in any field of education.

The Special Education program from Andrews University provides training for a professional career as a special education teacher with a state endorsement in Learning Disabilities.

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. 

At the Autism and Developmental Disabilities MA/MEd program offered at University of Texas at Austin, coursework and research are led by expert faculty to provide a rich understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of effective services offered to those with autism and related developmental disabilities.