870 Master's in Special Education in North America

The Special Education M.Ed. at Montclair State University is a 36-credit postgraduate programme designed for certified teachers. This in-person course enables educators to earn a master’s degree and additional certification while studying full-time or part-time to support diverse learners in inclusive classrooms.

The Special Education program of University of West Georgia is available for individuals who hold an existing, approved degree in any field. Candidates use knowledge of general and specialized curricula to individualize learning for individuals with exceptionalities (CEC Standard 3 - Curricular Content Knowledge).

The Special Education and Teaching - General program of University of West Georgia is offered by the Department of Learning and Teaching in the College of Education. Special education specialists facilitate the continuous improvement of general and special education programs, supports, and services at the classroom, school, and system levels for individuals with exceptionalities. 

The Special Education programme at the University of Florida is a flexible, online M.Ed. designed for working professionals. This part-time course lasts two years, offering expert training in strengths-based teaching. Students gain practical skills to support diverse learners while balancing their existing careers.

The Special Education - Learning and Behavior Disorders program offered at Eastern Kentucky University is designed for licensed teachers in either special education or another area looking to do advanced study in Response to Intervention (RTI).

The Special Education General Studies programme of Rutgers University provides advanced graduate preparation for both certified special and general education teachers. The option to obtain New Jersey certification as a learning disabilities teacher consultant (LDT-C) is provided.

The College of Education offers two master’s degrees and a doctoral degree with specializations in special education. The Special Education program offered by Washington State University.

The Special Education (Online) program of Drexel University equips teaching professionals with the fundamental skills, knowledge and competencies needed to meet the needs of students with disabilities in multiple settings.

The M.S. in Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6) at SUNY Old Westbury provides a pathway for initial certification in Special Education in New York State. 

SUNY Oneonta College's Master of Science in Special Education - Generalist (Grades 7-12) program provides certified teachers with greater understanding of the needs of students with disabilities and handicapping conditions and to master techniques to provide the most effective education program for them. 

Earn a Master of Arts in Special Education completely online with University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB)—part of the prestigious UT System. With our flexible online special education degree, you can balance the demands of going to school with work and family.

 You can help unlock the potential in each student through the Reading Specialist (Endorsement) program from Regent University.

Learn to support students with special needs. This online Special Education degree program at Pennsylvania State University focuses on current issues and topics in the field of special education and gives you the opportunity to choose an emphasis in academic and behavioral supports, applied behavior analysis, or autism.

The Special Education graduate program at Western Illinois University provides opportunities for two groups of candidates: those with general education certification who wish to also earn special education certification, and those with special education certification who wish to increase their skills through advanced study.

Special Education (Gifted and Talented Certification) from The University of Alabama leads to master’s level teaching certification in Gifted and Talented P-12.

Not all students have the same abilities, and some need assistance to overcome developmental challenges. The High-Incidence Special Education Master of Science program from Fort Hays State University concentrates on the practical needs and challenges faced by today's educators of special needs students. 

Education - Special Education from Wilmington University prepares candidates for positions teaching students with disabilities in specific content/subject areas and grade levels (grades K-12).

Gain knowledge and experience in the research-based Special Education and ABA - Severe  program of Endicott College for teachers of children with severe disabilities.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Initial Certification at Teachers College at Columbia University is one of the first teacher education programs in the country.

Special Education - Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels) these programs at Bridgewater State University are ideal for working teachers and paraprofessionals who wish to work in the special education field.'