Master of Education (MEd): Special Education

Master of Education (MEd): Special Education (0850) [Program of Study]

The Master of Education degree at East Central University offers educators and other professionals in-depth study in several specialization areas. Candidates can choose a program option that prepares them for a job in an education-related field. The program options include: Educational Leadership, Library Media, School Counseling, School Psychometry, Special Education, Sports Administration. Such selection shall be made at the time of admission to the graduate program since a change of option may result in the students having completed inapplicable work. Each program offers courses based on best practices in the field. Each program is designed to provide a research foundation from which candidates make informed decisions.

The Master of Education: Special Education Program Option is a 32-hour program, delivered in a fully online format. For tuition and fee information, please visit the Office of the Bursar.

This program option is designed for the special education teacher is designed for the graduate student specializing in teaching students with mild/moderate disabilities in PreK-12th grade. Special attention is given to the development, learning assessment, and collaboration in working with students with mild/moderated disabilities.