Overview

This Special Education (SPED) master's program from University of Arkansas offers two paths:

For those with a current teaching licenses - earn a master's degree and course credit needed to apply for an endorsement in special education through the Arkansas Department of Education
For those who need teaching licenses - earn a master's degree and coursework needed to apply for initial licensure in special education through the Arkansas Department of Education

Courses are delivered via the Internet, allowing for the flexibility to pursue educational goals at a time and place that fits individual schedules. The practicum course takes place in the public schools. Chosen licensure endorsements and graduate certificates can be embedded into the Special Education program, which received national recognition from the Council for Exceptional Children.

Licensure Options

While earning your master's degree, you can choose to embed coursework required for:

Endorsement Plan for Dyslexia Therapist
Endorsement Plan for SPED Educational Examiner
Endorsement Plan for SPED Education Resource
Initial Licensure in SPED

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum Development and Instructional Planning
Measurement and Experimental Design
Research Methods in Education
Statistics in Education and Health Professions
Teaching Literacy Skills to Students with Disabilities
Inclusive Practices for Diverse Populations
Teaching Students with Disabilities in the Content Areas

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fayetteville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A conferred baccalaureate degree
Students who have a degree at the time of application must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA on the last 60.0 credit hours of attempted coursework from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Online Application for Graduate Admission
$75.00 non-refundable application fee
If your native language is not English: submit verification of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8280 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8280 USD / year

≈ 8280 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8280 USD / year

≈ 8280 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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