Online Master's Degree in
Teaching (Special Education)

Unique Class Topics in the Teaching (Special Education) Master's

• Characteristics of Students with High-Incidence Learning Needs: Investigate the unique characteristics and learning profiles of students with high-incidence disabilities, equipping educators with insights and strategies to support their academic and social-emotional development.
• Behavior Analysis and Management: Explore principles of behavior analysis and intervention strategies, empowering you to assess, analyze, and manage challenging behaviors effectively in educational settings.
• Assessment in Special Education: Examine assessment practices and techniques for evaluating student progress and determining individualized educational goals and interventions for students with disabilities.
• Individualized Education Programming: Guides you in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities, emphasizing collaboration with families and stakeholders to address students' unique needs.
• Practicum I: High-Incidence Learning Needs: Gain hands-on practicum experiences working with students with high-incidence disabilities, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge and instructional strategies in authentic educational settings.
• Teaching Secondary Students with High-Incidence Learning Needs: Focus on effective instructional strategies and accommodations for teaching secondary students with high-incidence disabilities, promoting academic success and transition to post-secondary settings.
• Partnerships with Families of Exceptional Children and Youth: Explore the importance of family involvement in special education, providing you with strategies to establish collaborative partnerships with families to support student learning and well-being.
• The Professional Special Educator: Prepares you for the roles and responsibilities of special educators, emphasizing professionalism, ethical practices, and ongoing professional development to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
• General Education Curriculum for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities: Address strategies for adapting and modifying the general education curriculum to meet the needs of students with high-incidence disabilities, promoting access to the general education curriculum and meaningful participation in classroom activities.
• Advanced Educational Psychology: Dive into advanced theories and research in educational psychology, enabling you to analyze and apply psychological principles to enhance teaching effectiveness and promote optimal student learning outcomes.
• Disciplinary and Digital Literacies: Explore disciplinary literacy practices and digital literacy skills, equipping you with strategies to integrate literacy instruction across content areas and navigate digital learning environments effectively.
• Literacy Development and Instruction (3+): Examine advanced literacy development theories and evidence-based instructional strategies for students in grades three and above, empowering you to foster proficient reading and writing skills across content areas.

Jobs of Teaching (Special Education) Master's Graduates

• Special Education Teacher: Work as a special education teacher in elementary schools, providing specialized instruction and support to students with high-incidence disabilities.
• Resource Room Teacher: Serve as a resource room teacher, working with small groups of students with disabilities to provide targeted interventions, support academic skills development, and reinforce classroom learning.
• Inclusion Teacher: Collaborate with general education teachers to co-teach in inclusive classrooms, providing support and accommodations to students with disabilities while fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.