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Online Special Education Degree Programs
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This page features accredited universities and colleges offering online PhD and Master in Education degree programs with specializations in Special Education and Educational Specialist with Mental Health focus.
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix offers the following Master of Arts in Education degree program designed to meet state licensing and content standards and to refine and enhance the skills of the student whether a classroom teacher, administrator, or counselor.
- Master of Arts in Education / Special Education
The Master of Arts specialization is formatted to meet the particular needs of educators by focusing on several subjects: Management of Education, Technology, Administration and Supervision, Special Education, English as a Second Language, Educational Counseling, E-Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Diverse Learner, and Early Childhood Education. Each of these subjects has courses designed to meet state licensing or content standards and to enhance the skills of the student whether he/she is classroom teacher, administrator, or counselor. Graduate non-degree programs include a Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program in special education, secondary, and elementary state specific certificates/endorsements. Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his/her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements.
Courses and degree programs at University of Phoenix are available entirely online. University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
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Walden University
With over three decades of experience offering distance learning, Walden University has formed accredited education degree specialization that most busy schedules. Walden University offers the following online special education degree program:
- PhD in Education - Special Education
This Special Education program will teach you the knowledge and skills needed to provide leadership in the special education field and to better help your own students in their education success. This program emphasizes services to exceptional/disabled students as well as other special education administration topics including ethics, finance, and law. Students who complete the program are set up to hold teaching, leadership, and administrative positions in schools, and teaching and research jobs at universities and colleges in the U.S.
Residency-based education is a required part of all Ph.D. programs at Walden University, and several residency options are available. Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Kaplan University
The following online special education degree is offered by The Kaplan University Graduate School of Education:
- MA in Teaching and Learning / Teaching Students with Special Needs
This specialization is intended for licensed K-12 teachers and early childhood specialists, including day care workers. The special education degree specialization teaches you how to meet the needs of students with physical handicaps, behavior disorders, and learning disabilities. Some of our classes include: Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities; Teaching Exceptional Students in Inclusive Settings; and Teaching Students With Behavior Disorders.
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Grand Canyon University Online
Grand Canyon University has over 50 years of experience to offering career-oriented, higher education to working adults and professionals. In addition to required major curriculum, course curriculum also focuses on preparing learners to become responsible leaders, critical thinkers, and effective communicators. GCU offers regionally accredited degree programs with the bonus of an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from a Christian heritage background.
The courses and format of the regionally accredited programs at GCU are suited to meet the needs of the adult learner and are designed to augment strengths and abilities that they already possess. Courses are taught by field experts who have substantial knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments. At GCU students are provided every opportunity to apply important concepts, theories, and research throughout the program. Assignments in each class direct students through practice based and observational experiences. GCU offers the following special education degree programs.
- M.Ed. Special Education - Special Educators
The Master of Education in Special Education for Certified Special Educators (Non-Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a program designed for any individual interested is advanced studies in special education and who is currently certified.
- M.Ed. Special Education (Non-Credential)
The Master of Education in Special Education (Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a cross-categorical program designed for any individual interested in the education of special needs children in the K-12 setting, but who must postpone student teaching, or who does not seek a teaching certificate.
- M.Ed. Special Education (Credential)
The Master of Education in Special Education (Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Credential) is a cross-categorical program designed for any individual interested in the education of special needs children in the K-12 setting, who seeks a teaching certificate.
Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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