MA/MS in Special Education and Teaching

This online Master of Education serves licensed teachers who want to specialize in mild to moderate special education. Applicants may already hold an intervention specialist license or a license in another teaching area. The curriculum combines general graduate education topics, such as motivation theory, technology use, and educational philosophy, with specialist study. Specialist courses look at the how learners with mild to moderate disabilities are identified and supported, working with families and schools, planning transitions, managing classrooms, adapting instruction, and using assistive technology. Coursework is offered online so that teachers can continue working. The program runs in under two years and has multiple start points during the year. Graduate Admissions and the School of Education's graduate director answer questions about applying. Anyone considering the program can reach out to the admissions staff to ask about applications, funding, and visiting the Portsmouth campus.