Graduate Programs
The Department of Special Education offers the below graduate programs. Learn more about the graduate programs.
Master's Degrees
Master of Arts in Education: Special Education
Offering the master’s in special education without the credential, this program provides the training and experiences that lead to confident, competent, and compassionate care of persons with disabilities.
Credentials
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Credential Level I, Track A
For noncontracted teachers, this special education credential program prepares educators to skillfully and compassionately guide mild to moderately disabled students (K-12).
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist Internship Credential Level I, Track B
For contracted teacher interns, this credential in special education imparts the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for teachers of mild to moderately disabled students (K-12).
Combined Programs
Master of Arts in Education: Special Education and Mild/Moderate Disabilities Specialist Internship Credential (K-12) Preliminary Level I, Track B
For those with full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program expands educators’ skill base and enhances teaching techniques in special needs classrooms.
Master of Arts in Education: Special Education and Mild to Moderate Disabilities Specialist Credential(K-12) Preliminary Level I, Track A
For those without full-time teaching contracts, this master’s/credential program provides focused study of special needs classrooms and students under the tutelage of experienced professionals.
