Master of Arts in Special Education
The University of Texas Permian Basin Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 12,815 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Our CAEP-accredited online Master of Arts in Special Education is designed for individuals who want to enrich the lives of students with disabilities. This program explores the use of technology and innovation in the classroom and demonstrates how to overcome the unique challenges teachers face today, including maximizing resources, using universally designed instruction, a focus on diversity and inclusion issues, and assessing individual student needs.
This affordable 36-credit online program can be completed in as little as one year and will equip you with the specialized skills and knowledge you need to:
- provide access to diverse groups of students;
- integrate technology and universal learning-focused curriculum into your instruction; and
- remove barriers to learning opportunities, providing students with as many pathways to learn as possible.
Accreditation
- Nationally accredited by the prestigious Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Admissions
Curriculum
Core Courses
- EDUC 6302 - Cultural Diversity in Education and the Social Sciences - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDUC 6304 - Educational Psychology - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDUC 6305 - Research Design in Education and the Social Sciences - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Special Ed Core
- EDSP 6339 - Foundations of Special Education - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6341 - Behavior Management and Social Skills - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6343 - Programs and Practices for Exceptional Learners - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6344 - Methods for Teaching Exceptional Learners - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6345 - Transition Programming for Exceptional Learners - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6346 - Foundation and Legal Aspects of Special Education - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6347 - Characteristics of ASD and Developmental Disorders - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- EDSP 6352 - Technology and School Change - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Culminating Experience
- EDSP 6397 - Research in Special Education - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Rankings
Ranked #3 "Most Affordable Master's in Special Education Online" by GetEducated