The Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education program was designed to prepare teachers to take on the rigors of teaching students with disabilities. The degree is designed for individuals who are interested in a career in special education and want to continue their preparation as a teacher by specializing in the education of students with disabilities.
The MAT Special Education program offers two concentrations: Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 3) or Elementary (Grades 1-6). You’ll learn how to help students with disabilities become active, independent learners who are able to achieve their academic potential.
In addition, you’ll learn about the history of special education in the U.S., its legal foundations, and ethical principles for working with students receiving special education services.
In this program, you’ll explore topics such as classroom management, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, and assessment for special needs students. In addition, you’ll learn about instructional methods and intervention strategies to help students with diverse learning needs.
Students who earn this degree will be prepared to work as teachers in the public school system, either as general or special education teachers. The program integrates current research and best practices with a strong emphasis on student-teacher relationships and collaboration between parents, students, and teachers.
The program includes 36 credits of coursework, including both required courses and electives. It can be completed in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study.
If you are passionate about teaching students with special needs, this degree program can help you develop the knowledge and skills necessary to meet their unique educational needs. Our MAT Special Education graduate program provides opportunities for you to work with diverse student populations in a variety of classroom environments and gain hands-on experience.
You will learn from experienced faculty members who are committed to enhancing your understanding and appreciation for diversity, empowering you to be a leader and an advocate for individuals with special needs in the classroom, community, and profession.
The program’s curriculum will prepare you to teach special education at the elementary and middle school levels. The coursework covers instruction, assessment, and management strategies for students with learning differences and disabilities. You’ll also learn how to differentiate instruction for all learners.
This Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education degree program is designed to help you make a difference in the lives of students with learning differences and behavioral disorders. Through real-world coursework, including practicum and clinical experiences, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to help children in a special education setting.
The Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education (MAT-SPED) programs prepares students to teach special education and/or gifted education to elementary and secondary students. The program combines current research in both areas of instruction with hands-on experience in the classroom.
The Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education program offers a pathway to licensure for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Program candidates learn to teach students with autism and intellectual disabilities from ages three through 21. The program also prepares students for the Council for Exceptional Children’s content knowledge and general special education certification exams.
The Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education will prepare you to teach students who have special needs. You’ll learn how to help students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, language barriers and more.