EarnMyDegree.com Newsletter

Sign up for our
newsletter!

your email address:

Online Special Education Degree Programs

Online special education programs for children with special needs.

Special EducationThe bar has been raised for Special Education teachers.

Its no longer enough to just be qualified. "Highly qualified" is the latest standard recent legislation now requires of all public elementary and secondary special education teachers. Also, mainstreaming is changing the Special Education landscape, leaving educators to instruct mixed-ability classrooms.

With an advanced online Special Education degree, you can fill the quality void in schools everywhere (cont.).

Quality teacher shortages, earlier diagnostication of disabilities and growing Special Education enrollment ensure that your job outlook is "excellent" and expected to grow faster than average (source: The Bureau of Labor and Statistics).

Whether you aspire to a certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate degree, you'll have multiple online-learning delivery formats to choose from.

Some examples of challenges you'll learn to tackle:

  • designing Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
  • alternative forms of ability assessment
  • performance goals and indicators
  • intervention strategies

Youll also delve into historical and current educational research studies on learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and physical handicaps. Tailoring curricula to students' unique need is complex, requiring as much training as book theory. A recent survey from American Annals of the Deaf showed that 50% of respondent teachers expressed a desire for more training in identification, assessment, and intervention.

Our programs provide just that training - most advanced degrees require an in-person student teaching/credentialing component in addition to online coursework. Consider the possibilities for your career. Explore the online Special Education degree programs below and request more information today.

Filter Degrees by

Bachelor | Master | Doctoral | Post-Bacc

Select Special Education Degree Program:

University of Phoenix

  • Special Education (Master's)
    The Master of Arts in Education/ Special Education degree program prepares candidates for teacher licensure in the field of special education. Through course... Read More
    Request More Information

Northcentral University

Southern New Hampshire University

Capella University

  • Special Education Teaching (Master's)
    Prepare yourself to help children with learning disabilities achieve academic and lifelong success with this state-approved Special Education Teaching specia... Read More
    Request More Information
  • Special Education Leadership (Doctoral)
    Strengthen your ability to oversee and advocate for the growing number of students who need special education services, and contribute to the field through y... Read More
    Request More Information

Grand Canyon University

Liberty University Online

Concordia University - Portland

University of Cincinnati

  • Special Education (Master's)
    The University of Cincinnati Master of Education in Special Education program is designed to enhance and better the lives of all individuals with special nee... Read More
    Request More Information

University of New England

  • Inclusion Education (Master's)
    University of New England offers innovative Master of Science in Education (MSEd) programs completely online. Take Advantage of Concentrations Relevant to Yo... Read More
    Request More Information

Western Governors University

  • B.A. in Special Education (K-12)
    This program is appropriate for teaching candidates seeking certification who have completed at least one year of college, can devote 15 to 20 hours per week... Read More
    Request More Information

Walden University Online

Brenau University

  • Master of Education in Special Education
    The M.Ed. in Special Education prepares certified teachers with the skills, knowledge, and experience to advance in their careers while providing exceptional... Read More
    Request More Information

Drexel University Online

  • MS in Special Education
    The Master of Science in Special Education program at Drexel University seeks to produce professionals who are equipped with the fundamental skills, knowl... Read More
    Request More Information

Graceland University

University of Nebraska at Kearney

UMassOnline