Special Education, M.A.
Master of Arts, Master's + Credential
About this program
The Master of Arts in Special Education prepares you to advance your knowledge and practice in teaching and supporting students with disabilities. You’ll study research, assessment, and instructional strategies that promote inclusion and equity in schools and communities. The program is flexible, allowing you to focus on areas that match your career goals. It’s designed for educators and professionals who want to deepen their expertise or pursue leadership roles in special education.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
The M.A. in Special Education is a professional degree for students who want to build strong research and leadership skills while developing expertise in a focus area you shape with faculty guidance. You will strengthen your ability to use evidence based practices, ask better questions about what works and apply what you learn to real challenges in inclusive schools and community settings.
This degree prepares you for careers in schools and in public or private agencies that serve people with disabilities across ages and settings. Depending on your goals, you can complete the M.A. as a stand alone degree or combine it with credential preparation, so you graduate ready for the roles you are aiming for.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates of the program will attain mastery of a broad field of learning in special education and inclusive practices.
- Graduates of the program will develop their competence as practitioners, researchers or scholars, including their knowledge of the ways in which research influences practice.
- Graduates of the program will demonstrate a mindset of inquiry as a reflective practitioner and use critical thinking skills.
- Graduates of the program will work effectively with individuals, families, and communities from diverse backgrounds and settings.