92 Online Special Education Degree Programs

Through the online Master in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University, you'll learn to maximize the role you play in the curriculum lifecycle and develop students who thrive in the classroom and love to learn.

The Master in Special Education offers you a program designed so that you acquire the skills for early detection of learning difficulties and intervention. In addition, it prepares you so that you can guide teaching teams at educational centers to respond to the needs of students.

Boost your knowledge in special education and expand upon your master's degree with an online Education Specialist in Special Education degree from Auburn University at Montgomery. You'll study in-depth topics such as policies and practices in special education, technology for inclusion, and more. This program is taught in an asynchronous format, meaning you can study at times convenient for you and fit learning into your schedule. Learn more and apply today.

Develop critical leadership skills to impact learning and thrive in special education with Director of Special Education (DOSE) Level 1 program.

Ready to take your expertise in special education to the next level and make a lasting impact? UNC Charlotte’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education and Child Development with a concentration in Special Education program is designed for experienced teachers like you.

Complete the full endorsement requirements to become a special education teacher with Eastern Oregon University's M.S. in Education: Special Education program. In this program, you will study topics such as theories and characteristics of exceptionality, legal and procedural aspects of special education, planning for the exceptional learner and more. This program can be completed fully online, and graduates go on to teach with specialization in special education.

Brenau University's online Educational Specialist in Special Education (Ed.S.) is designed for current teachers with a graduate degree in special education who want to pursue career advancement through continued study. Finish this GaPSC-approved program in one year and enhance your skills in supporting students with special needs as a classroom teacher and instructional leader. PSC Level V certification in special education and two years of full-time teaching experience are required to apply.

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.

An M.Ed. in Special Education from East Central University explores the unique learning abilities of children with disabilities and the teaching methods and ethical and legal considerations necessary to work in special education. The online program can be completed in just 18 months and covers behavior modification, cultural diversity and dignity and responsive teaching. In the last three and a half years, 100% of graduates from ECU's program hold teaching positions.

Campbellsville University's online, CAEP-accredited B.S. in Special Education – Learning Behavior Disorders, P-12 provides the knowledge and skills needed to teach primary through 12th-grade students with learning and behavior disorders in Kentucky. It combines coursework in special education theory and methods with in-person student teaching. Graduates are prepared for Praxis® exams and have initial teaching licensure. A dual certification option is also available for elementary education.

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.

Become a licensed K–12 special education teacher in Minnesota and choose an emphasis area to specialize your degree with Southwest Minnesota State University's online MS in Special Education. Emphasis options include academic behavioral strategist, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, early childhood special education, emotional behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities. Transfer up to nine credits to accelerate the program and finish your program in two to three years.

Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Campbellsville University's online Master of Arts in Special Education - Initial Certification program will prepare you for success as a special education teacher. Through a faith-based curriculum, you'll explore teaching methods for students with learning disorders.

Learn to provide specially designed instruction for young children with exceptionalities across diverse educational settings with an online Master of Education in Special Education: Early Childhood Special Education concentration from Auburn University at Montgomery. You'll study assistive technology, autism, applied behavior analysis, STEM, and more. This program is taught in an asynchronous format, so you can study at times convenient for you. Learn more and apply today.

Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Campbellsville University's online Master of Arts in Special Education - Teacher Leader program delivers the skills it takes to make a difference in the lives of students with emotional, behavioral, and learning disorders. Learn from expert educators online and prepare for a career as a special education teacher.

George Mason University's online Master's Degree in Special Education equips students to identify, address, and overcome complex learning challenges to influence the educational potential for people with mild to severe learning disabilities. The program can be completed in 24 months through a flexible, part-time program led by an expert faculty of behavior analysts, teachers, researchers, and innovators.

Prepare to provide specially designed instruction for students with disabilities and work across diverse educational settings with an online Master of Education in Special Education degree from Auburn University at Montgomery. You'll study assistive technology, autism, applied behavior analysis, STEM, and more. This program is taught in an asynchronous format, so you can study at times convenient for you and fit learning into your busy schedule. Learn more and apply today.