Master of Education in Special Education

You’ve already earned a degree, but now you want to further your studies so you can expand your work in special education services. IUP’s master's degree in Special Education program will provide you with the knowledge and understanding you need to make a difference in this high-demand field.

We offer a unique three-track program that lets you choose from a master’s degree, a master’s degree with a certification, or only a certification.
You have the choice between a thesis or non-thesis option.
You’ll hone your expertise in core classes that focus on vocational preparation, assessment, research, advanced instruction, professional collaboration, and family perspectives.
Your practicum and internships will provide invaluable hands-on experiences that build on what you learn in the classroom.

All international students must have their official transcripts from non-US universities reviewed by an external educational credential evaluation organization, such as World Education Services or another member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services foreign educational credential evaluation services. Candidates must submit course-by-course evaluations of their degree(s). International students must send official transcripts directly to the educational credential evaluation organization for review. This evaluation process can take three to six weeks, and costs associated with the evaluation are the student's responsibility. IUP cannot forward official transcripts to educational credential evaluation organizations. Below is a list of categories where international students do not need to use an educational credential evaluation organization: Degrees from US universities, US government sponsorship (Fulbright, etc.), Select offshore IUP programs, Exchange partners, and Select IUP agents. IELTS 6 TOEFL iBT 76 - The reporting code for IUP is 2652 Cambridge English Qualifications 179 Duolingo English Test 110 Pearson PTE 53 GTEC 1280 A minimum 3.0 GPA