Master of Education in Special Education and Child Development

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education and Child Development is a 33-credit hour professional graduate degree that serves experienced educational professionals who have obtained an undergraduate degree and who wish to become collaborative instructional leaders who are knowledgeable, effective, reflective, and responsive to equity and diversity. There are four concentrations for the M.Ed. in Special Education and Child Development: Academically or Intellectually Gifted, Special Education, Family and Child Development, Applied Behavior Analysis.

A bachelor’s degree from a university accredited by a US Department of Education-recognized institutional accreditor, in special education, psychology, social work, or a related field. All previous work beyond high school documenting an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale). Copies of unofficial transcripts from all academic coursework beyond high school.