MA/MS in Special Education and Teaching

This online master's degree serves licensed teachers of students with special needs from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. It builds skills in communication, critical thinking, inclusive interventions and appropriate use of technology. Course theory is combined with field experiences in public and faith-based settings as well as approved private placements. Each student receives an individualized plan that can waive coursework already completed and reflects current Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements. The program stresses educational equity and evidence-based teaching, and it offers a path onward into Applied Behavior Analysis study. Students who enrolled before Fall 2023 may continue under the earlier curriculum until they finish. Learners also benefit from faculty who remain active in their profession and from coursework that is delivered online, which keeps the schedule flexible for people who are already teaching.