1,668 Early Childhood and Special Education Degree Programs

The Ph.D. in Special Education prepares special educators as innovators, teachers, leaders and researchers whose work contributes to enhancing the quality of life of exceptional learners and their families. This program provides the solid research foundation needed for the rapidly changing field of special education.

Are you a passionate educator ready to make a profound impact on the lives of students with disabilities? UNC Charlotte’s Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Special Education program empowers individuals who have already completed the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Special Education (K-12): Adapted Curriculum or Special Education (K-12) General Curriculum to advance their skills and knowledge and qualify for the M-level North Carolina Professional Educator’s License.

A three-year degree combining university teaching with workplace learning or placements in Early Years education. Students develop professional practice, theoretical knowledge, and critical, analytical and transferable skills through taught content, employment-based experience and portfolio work.

The goal of this program is to lay the foundations for pedagogical competence, theoretical and methodological culture for early childhood educators. The program provides an up-to-date pedagogical approach and literacy on which to build further specialized knowledge, and which will help to effectively address the educational needs of children aged 0-3 years.

This online course sets the path for early years teachers who want to provide their students with a holistic and quality education. By enrolling, they will learn about the importance of integrated pedagogic methods, essential theories concerning child development and their implications, and how to foster a healthy relationship with their students' parents. Indeed, this course will be a valuable addition to any elementary teacher's skillset.

The online Temporary Special Education Certificate program from the University of West Alabama prepares you for the Special Education Praxis exam and delivers the skills you need to make an impact through teaching. Created in response to Alabama's shortage of special education teachers, this program can be completed entirely online in just one year, allowing you to gain invaluable hands-on experience inside the special education classroom while you complete your education. Learn more.

The Master of Education programme is primarily designed for educators working in Singapore schools and the Ministry of Education. University graduates with a background in education and wishing to advance your knowledge and skills in education are also welcome to apply.

Students studying early childhood education at SIUE put learning into practice by applying learned theory to hands-on learning experiences in schools. Class numbers are intentionally kept small so our faculty can provide students with personal attention.

The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary/Middle Education and Cross Categorical Special Education will develop your passion and skills to help K-9 students with and without disabilities reach their full academic potential. Our program has a strong liberal arts foundation with a Christian emphasis.

Make a difference through a meaningful career. Learn about the theories, skills, and methods needed to become an effective Special Education classroom teacher.

Are you unsure whether you should choose to major in Special Education or in Elementary Education? Or would you be interested in teaching students who are both in elementary school and may have unique learning needs? If so, the B.A. in Special Education and Elementary Education is perfect for you. This dual program will enable you to pursue a dual initial licensure in Special Education and Elementary Education (K-6), giving you the opportunity to become a highly qualified educator in both disciplines.

Meet the demand for special education teachers and inspire achievement in learners with special needs with Brenau University's online Master of Education in Special Education. Finish your program in two years while studying a curriculum that emphas supporting students with autism spectrum disorder. Endorsements in autism, ESOL, math, reading or science are also available by completing three additional courses.

Alvernia University’s Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with Grades PK-4 Certification prepares teachers for preschool through Grade 4 in public and private educational institutions. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Support and teach young children in their first years of education. With a degree in Early Childhood at Jamestown Community College, you’ll be able to work in the education field with children from birth through preschool, with some opportunities through second grade.

The M.Ed. in Special Education with a Concentration in Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) is designed to cultivate advanced competencies in gifted education, empowering graduates to become knowledgeable experts in their schools, districts, and statewide.