Overview

The first option is for professional educators interested in pursuing advanced studies in various areas of special education to gain additional information to work with individuals with special needs. These courses of study provide you with an enhanced understanding of persons with exceptional needs in schools and in larger society.

The second option is for the preparation of those who will serve children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in widely diverse settings, including public and private schools, hospitals and clinics, or as consultants to schools, families and other educational agencies. This option is designed to be completed 100% online.

Program Learning Outcomes

The learner outcomes for the Masters of Science in K-12 Special Education degree at the University of Central Missouri are the Advanced Preparation Standards established by the Council for Exceptional Children.

These outcomes include:

Use valid and reliable assessment practices to minimize bias.

Use their knowledge of general and specialized curricula to improve programs, supports, and services at classroom, school, community, ad system levels.

Facilitate the continuous improvement of general and special education programs, supports, and services at the classroom, school and system levels for individuals with exceptionality.

Conduct, evaluate, and use inquiry to guide professional practice.

Provide leadership to formulate goals, set and meet high professional expectations, advocate for effective policies and evidence-based practices and create positive and productive work environments.

Use foundational knowledge of the field and professional ethical principles ad practice standards to inform special education practice, engage in life-long learning, advance the profession, and perform leadership responsibilities to promote the success of professional colleagues and individuals with exceptionality.

Collaborate with stakeholders to improve programs, services and outcomes for individuals with exceptionality and their families.

Accreditation

The program is nationally recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the leading advocacy organization for special education in the country.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Educational Psychology

Evaluation of Students with Disabilities

Internship in Special Education

Research

Childhood Research and Development

Graduate Study in Special Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Students Staying in Their Home Country deadline: 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States
Lees Summit, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Admission requirements include a valid teaching certificate or a degree in Speech - Language Pathology, or other recognized student service area.

A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or a grade point average of 3.00 in the last 60 undergraduate credit hours.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14685 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14685 USD / year

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In-State

14685 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for K-12 Special Education.

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