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Nine institutions in the USA offer online degrees that cover special education. Students are offered certificates, degrees at the associate's level, bachelor's level degrees, master's level degrees, and doctorate level degrees by all institutions. In 2010, 59 students graduated with special education certificates, 258 students graduated from special education programs at the bachelor's level, 1,732 students graduated from programs which cover special education at the master's level, and 20 students graduated from special education programs at the doctorate level.
Ashford University
Ashford University offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
- MA/Education - Special Education (non-licensure)
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MA/Education - Special Education (non-licensure)
Behavior Management in the Classroom ESE691→
Change Leadership for the Differentiated Educational Environment EDU675→
Characteristics of Students with Mild & Moderate Disabilities ESE695→
Collaborative Relationships & Transition ESE633→
Human Relationships & Learning in the Multicultural Environment EDU639→
Instructional Strategies for Differentiated Teaching & Learning EDU673→
Introduction to Teaching & Learning EDU623→
Learning & Assessment for the 21st Century EDU645→
MAED Capstone EDU695→
Meeting Individual Student Needs With Technology EDU620→
Research Design & Methodology EDU626→
Survey of the Exceptional Child ESE631→
University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
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Grand Canyon University offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
- B.S. in Elementary Education / Special Education (Dual Major)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Certified Special Educators (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Cross-Categorical (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Cross-Categorical (Leads to initial teacher licensure)
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B.S. in Elementary Education / Special Education (Dual Major)
21st Century Skills: Communication and Information Literacy UNV104→
21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving PHI105→
Advanced Methodologies of Structured English Immersion ESL433N→
Applications of Algebra MAT134→
Arizona and Federal Government POS301→
Characteristics of Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities and Strategies to Teach Individuals with EBD SPE357→
Characteristics of Intellectual Disability & Strategies to Teach Individuals with ID SPE351→
Characteristics of Learning Disabilities and Strategies to Teach Individuals with LD SPE359→
Characteristics of Students with Physical Health Impairment and Strategies to Teach Individuals with PHI SPE358→
Christian Worldview CWV101→
Classroom Engagement and Management EDU450→
Cultural Diversity in the Classroom EDU230→
Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Literacy and Language Arts 4-8 EED475→
Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Literacy and Language Arts K-3 EED470→
Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Science and Mathematics EED364→
Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Social Studies EED465→
Educating the Exceptional Learner SPE226→
Educational Psychology EDU213→
English Composition I ENG105→
English Composition II ENG106→
Environmental Science BIO220→
Everyday Sociology SOC100→
Foundations of Education EDU210→
Instructional Technology EDU225→
Psychology in Everyday Life PSY100→
SEI English Language Teaching: Foundations & Methodologies ESL223N→
Special Education Foundations and Framework SPE330→
Special Education Litigation & Law SPE350→
Student Teaching: Elementary Session A EED480NA→
Student Teaching: Special Education: Cross-Categorical Session B SPE448NB→
Themes in U. S. History HIS221→
University Success UNV103→
University Success UNV303→
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M.Ed. in Special Education: Certified Special Educators (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
Advanced Methodologies of Structured English Immersion ESL533N→
Characteristics of Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities & Strategies to Teach Individuals with EBD SPE558→
Characteristics of Intellectual Disability & Strategies to Teach Individuals with ID SPE553→
Characteristics of Learning Disabilities & Strategies to Teach Individuals with LD SPE557→
Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs SPE522→
Diagnosis & Assessment in Special Education SPE536→
Educational Implications for Students with Physical and Health Impairments SPE573→
Introduction to Graduate Studies in the College of Education UNV501→
SEI English Language Teaching: Foundations & Methodologies ESL523N→
Special Education Foundation and Framework SPE529N→
Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Session A SPE548NA→
Student Teaching: Cross-Categorical Session B SPE548NB→
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M.Ed. in Special Education: Cross-Categorical (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
Advanced Methodologies of Structured English Immersion ESL533N→
Characteristics of Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities & Strategies to Teach Individuals with EBD SPE558→
Characteristics of Intellectual Disability & Strategies to Teach Individuals with ID SPE553→
Characteristics of Learning Disabilities & Strategies to Teach Individuals with LD SPE557→
Classroom Management for Students with Special Needs SPE522→
Diagnosis & Assessment in Special Education SPE536→
Educational Implications for Students with Physical and Health Impairments SPE573→
Introduction to Graduate Studies in the College of Education UNV501→
SEI English Language Teaching: Foundations & Methodologies ESL523N→
Special Education Foundation and Framework SPE529N→
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M.Ed. in Special Education: Cross-Categorical (Leads to initial teacher licensure)
Adolescent Literacy SED535→
Advanced Methodologies of Structured English Immersion ESL533N→
Classroom Engagement and Management EDU536→
Educating Learners with Diverse Needs SPE526→
Introduction to Graduate Studies in the College of Education UNV501→
Philosophical and Social Issues in Education EDU576→
Reading & Literacy Strategies for Middle and Secondary Schools SED553→
Secondary Curriculum Development & Assessment SED544→
Secondary Theory, Methods and Data-Driven Pedagogy SED541→
SEI English Language Teaching: Foundations & Methodologies ESL523N→
Student Teaching: Secondary Session A SED580NA→
Student Teaching: Secondary Session B SED580NB→
Brandman University
Brandman University offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
Request More InfoCapella University
Capella University offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
- MS - Special Education Teaching
- PhD - Special Education Leadership
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MS - Special Education Teaching
Assessment and Improvement of Instruction ED5501→
Assessment and Planning for Learning Disabled Students ED5704→
Assessment and Planning for Special Education Students ED5701→
Classroom Management Strategies ED5503→
Communication, Consultation, and Collaboration for Special Education ED5712→
Foundations of Educational Leadership ED5007→
Foundations of Special Education ED5700→
Foundations of the Learning Disabled ED5703→
Instruction for Learning Disabled Students ED5705→
Instruction for Special Education Students ED5702→
Master's Practicum in Special Education Teaching ED5713→
Standards-Based Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment ED5500→
Strategies for Eliminating the Achievement Gap ED5504→
Survey of Research Methodology ED5006→
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PhD - Special Education Leadership
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods ED8117→
Curriculum Development ED7106→
Dissertation Courseroom ED9920→
Dissertation Research 1 ED9921→
Dissertation Research 2 ED9922→
Dissertation Research 3 ED9923→
Dissertation Research 4 ED9924→
Doctoral Comprehensive Examination ED9919→
Educational Research Methods ED8112→
Education and the Law ED7823→
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process ED7310→
Internship for Director of Special Education I ED7554→
Internship for Director of Special Education II ED7555→
Introduction to School Business Administration ED7544→
Leadership for Director of Special Education ED7550→
Leading Innovation ED8007→
P–12 Principalship ED7852→
Principles of Educational Administration ED7820→
Special Education Administration ED7545→
Special Education Curriculum and Instructional Strategies ED7551→
Special Education Law and Finance ED7552→
Statistics for Educational Research I ED8122→
Statistics for Educational Research II ED8123→
Teacher Supervision and Evaluation ED7541→
The Funding of Educational Institutions ED7822→
The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends ED8100→
The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader ED7818→
The Governance of Educational Institutions ED8812→
The Historical and Social Foundations of Education ED8111→
The Politics of P–12 Education ED7542→
The Superintendency ED7543→
Concordia University
Concordia University offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
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University of the Southwest offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
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Walden University offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
- Special Education Programs - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
- Special Education Programs - Learning Disabilities (K-12)
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Special Education
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Special Education (Non-Licensure) (K-12)
- Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education - Emotional Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
- Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education - Learning Disabilities (K-12)
- Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
- Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education - Learning Disabilities (K-12)
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Special Education
- Ph.D. in Education - Special Education
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Special Education Programs - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
Classroom Management EDU6608→
Current Issues in Assessment and Intervention EDUC6693→
Educational Research: Foundations EDU6621→
Educational Research: Practical Applications EDU6622→
Effective Practices: Assessment, Teaching, and Learning EDU6607→
Foundations of Special Education EDUC6691→
Individualizing Education for Learners With Disabilities EDUC6692→
Instructional Strategies for Students With Emotional/Behavioral Disorders EDUC6696→
Planning Positive Behavior Support Strategies EDUC6695→
Reading and Writing Instruction for Learners With Exceptionalities EDUC6694→
Seminar: Professional Ethics, Communication, and Collaboration: Special Education EDU6609→
Teacher as Lifelong Learner and Professional Educator EDU6605→
Today’s Classroom and the Diverse Learner EDU6606→
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Special Education Programs - Learning Disabilities (K-12)
Classroom Management EDU6608→
Current Issues in Assessment and Intervention EDUC6693→
Demonstration Teaching: Special Education: Learning Disabilities EDU6698→
Educational Research: Foundations EDU6621→
Educational Research: Practical Applications EDU6622→
Effective Practices: Assessment, Teaching, and Learning EDU6607→
Foundations of Special Education EDUC6691→
Individualizing Education for Learners With Disabilities EDUC6692→
Instructional Strategies for Students With Learning Disabilities EDUC6697→
Planning Positive Behavior Support Strategies EDUC6695→
Reading and Writing Instruction for Learners With Exceptionalities EDUC6694→
Seminar: Professional Ethics, Communication, and Collaboration: Special Education EDU6609→
Teacher as Lifelong Learner and Professional Educator EDU6605→
Today’s Classroom and the Diverse Learner EDU6606→
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Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Special Education
Applied Research in Education EDUC7762→
Foundations: Special Education EDUC7760→
Leadership, Advocacy, Policy, and Law EDUC7761→
Research Methodology and Special Education EDUC7764→
School-Wide Intervention Models EDUC7765→
Specialized Instruction EDUC7763→
Sustaining and Supporting Effective Practices in Special Education (Capstone) EDUC7766→
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Master of Science (M.S.) in Education - Special Education (Non-Licensure) (K-12)
Action Research for Educators EDUC6733→
Advanced Behavioral Interventions in Special Education EDUC6725→
Advanced Instructional Strategies in Special Education EDUC6723→
Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment EDUC6640→
Enhancing Learning Through Linguistic and Cultural Diversity EDUC6650→
Literacy Interventions in Special Education EDUC6724→
Strategic Collaboration in Special Education EDUC6722→
Teacher as Professional EDUC6610→
The Impact of Disabilities on Learning and Teaching EDUC6721→
The Special Educator as Instructional Leader EDUC6720→
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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Special Education
Applied Research in Education EDUC8762→
Completing the Prospectus EDUC8081→
Doctoral Study Intensive EDUC8090→
Foundations: Special Education EDUC8760→
Leadership, Advocacy, Policy, and Law EDUC8761→
Research in Practice EDUC8766→
Research Methodology and Special Education EDUC8764→
School-Wide Intervention Models EDUC8765→
Specialized Instruction EDUC8763→
Sustaining and Supporting Effective Practices in Special Education EDUC8767→
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Ph.D. in Education - Special Education
Advanced Mixed Methods Reasoning and Analysis RSCH8450→
Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis RSCH8350→
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis RSCH8250→
Application: Educational Practice Grounded in Principles/Theories of Learning, Diversity, and Inclusion EDUC8531→
Application: Practical Issues in Placement and Service Delivery EDUC8631→
Application: Professional Issues in Organizations and Systems: Special Education EDUC8331→
Application: Professional Practice and Human Exceptionality EDUC8231→
Breadth: Diversity and Exceptionality in Special Education: Leading Within Learning Organizations EDUC8611→
Breadth: Theories and Principles of Human Learning and the Human Side of Exceptionalities EDUC8511→
Breadth: Theories of Human Development SBSF8210→
Breadth: Theories of Organizational and Social Systems SBSF8310→
Depth: Current Research in Human Exceptionality EDUC8221→
Depth: Due Process in Special Education: Legal and Moral Implications EDUC8621→
Depth: Educators as Facilitators of Inclusive Learning in Varied Educational Environments EDUC8521→
Depth: Individuals With Special Needs: Social, Legal, Political and Economic Systems in Context EDUC8321→
Development of the Scholar-Practitioner EDUC8110→
Dissertation EDUC9000→
Principles of Social Change EDUC8111→
Social Change in Education EDUC8112→
Liberty University Online
Liberty University Online offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
- Bachelor of Science in Special Education - Interdisciplinary Studies
- Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
- Master of Education - Teaching and Learning - Gifted
- Master of Education - Teaching and Learning - Special Education
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Bachelor of Science in Special Education - Interdisciplinary Studies
Adaption for SE in Inclusive Settings EDSP410→
Classroom Management for Teachers EDUC304→
Composition & Literature ENGL102→
Composition & Rhetoric ENGL101→
Contemporary Worldviews APOL104→
Current Issues in Education EDUC380→
Current Trends in Special Education EDSP420→
Educational Philosophy for Teachers EDUC305→
Exceptional Child PSYC345→
Instructional Practices for Differentiated Instruction EDUC307→
Instructional Practices for Math Teachers EDUC301→
Instructional Practices for Reading Teachers EDUC302→
Introduction to Christian Thought THEO104→
Learning Theory & Portfolio Development EDUC205→
Philosophy & Contemporary Ideas PHIL201→
Principles of Education EDUC200→
Survey of Biblical Literature BIBL104→
Survey of Intellectual Disabilities EDSP370→
Survey of Learning & Behavior Principles EDSP360→
Teaching Practicum EDUC390→
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Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Advanced Educational Psychology EDUC500→
Collaborating for Successful Inclusive Classrooms EDUC524→
Collaborating for Successful Transitions EDUC525→
Educational Assessment and Intervention EDUC622→
Foundations of Exceptionality EDUC521→
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education EDUC504→
Principles of Behavior Management EDUC623→
Reading and Language Acquisition EDUC554→
Student Teaching I: External EDUC592→
Student Teaching II: External EDUC593→
Student Teaching II: Local EDUC591→
Student Teaching I: Local EDUC590→
Teaching Mathematics EDUC530→
Understanding Educational Research and Assessment EDUC518→
Western Governors University
Western Governors University offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
- B.A. In Special Education
- M.S. in Special Education (K-12)
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B.A. In Special Education
Applications in U.S. and World History GKT1→
Behavioral Management and Collaboration PX7X→
Classroom Management FCT4→
Cohort Seminar in Elementary and Special Education FKT1→
Communications Foundations BBC1→
Diversity and Inclusion FDT4→
Foundations of College Mathematics AGC1→
Foundations of Teaching Practice Integration FTC4→
General Education Social Science SSC1→
General Education Social Science: Analysis and Applications SST1→
Health, Fitness and Wellness BCC1→
Human Development and Learning FHT4→
Instructional Models and Design, Supervision and Culturally Response Teaching PX42→
Integrated Natural Sciences INC1→
Integrated Natural Sciences Applications INT1→
Introduction to Special Education, Law and Legal Issues PX53→
Language and Communication: Essay LAE1→
Language and Communication: Presentation LUT1→
Language and Communication: Research QBT1→
Literacy and Elementary Language Arts and Handwriting ELT1→
Literacy and Elementary Reading EAT1→
Literature, Arts and the Humanities IWC1→
Literature, Arts and the Humanities: Analysis and Interpretation IWT1→
Professional Portfolio in Elementary and Special Education FLT1→
Psych educational Assessment Practices, and IEP Development/Implementation PX52→
Quantitative Literacy: College Algebra, Measurement and Geometry QLC1→
Quantitative Literacy: Quantitative Problem Solving and Applications QLT1→
Quantitative Literacy: Statistics, Probability, and Problem Solving QMC1→
Reasoning and Problem Solving CLC1→
Schools and Society FST4→
Specific Teaching Practices: Elem Ed Integration ELO4→
Specific Teaching Practices: Health, VPA, and Social Studies EHT4→
Specific Teaching Practices: Math and Science EFT4→
Supervised Teaching Practicum, Elementary, Observations 1 and 2 FKA1→
Supervised Teaching Practicum, Elementary, Observations 3 and Midterm FKA3→
Supervised Teaching Practicum, Special Education Observations 4 and 5 FKA5→
Supervised Teaching Practicum, Special Education Observations 6 and Final FKA7→
Survey of Literature LCC1→
Survey of Literature: Analysis and Interpretation LCT1→
Testing FTT4→
Themes in U.S. and World History GKE1→
United States Constitution BZC1→
WGU Indiana
WGU Indiana offers the following online special education degrees and specializations:
- B.A. in Special Education
- M.S. in Special Education (K-12)
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B.A. in Special Education
Applications in U.S. and World History GKT1→
Behavioral Management and Collaboration PX7X→
Classroom Management FCT4→
Cohort Seminar in Elementary and Special Education FKT1→
Communications Foundations BBC1→
Diversity and Inclusion FDT4→
Foundations of College Mathematics AGC1→
Foundations of Teaching Practice Integration FTC4→
General Education Social Science SSC1→
General Education Social Science: Analysis and Applications SST1→
Health, Fitness and Wellness BCC1→
Human Development and Learning FHT4→
Instructional Models and Design, Supervision and Culturally Response Teaching PX42→
Integrated Natural Sciences INC1→
Integrated Natural Sciences Applications INT1→
Introduction to Special Education, Law and Legal Issues PX53→
Language and Communication: Essay LAE1→
Language and Communication: Presentation LUT1→
Language and Communication: Research QBT1→
Literacy and Elementary Language Arts and Handwriting ELT1→
Literacy and Elementary Reading EAT1→
Literature, Arts and the Humanities IWC1→
Literature, Arts and the Humanities: Analysis and Interpretation IWT1→
Professional Portfolio in Elementary and Special Education FLT1→
Psychoeducational Assessment Practices, and IEP Development/Implementation PX52→
Quantitative Literacy: College Algebra, Measurement and Geometry QLC1→
Quantitative Literacy: Quantitative Problem Solving and Applications QLT1→
Quantitative Literacy: Statistics, Probability, and Problem Solving QMC1→
Reasoning and Problem Solving CLC1→
Schools and Society FST4→
Specific Teaching Practices: Elem Ed Integration ELO4→
Specific Teaching Practices: Health, VPA, and Social Studies EHT4→
Specific Teaching Practices: Math and Science EFT4→
Supervised Teaching Practicum, Elementary, Observations 1 and 2 FKA1→
Supervised Teaching Practicum, Elementary, Observations 3 and Midterm FKA3→
Supervised Teaching Practicum, Special Education Observations 4 and 5 FKA5→
Supervised Teaching Practicum, Special Education Observations 6 and Final FKA7→
Survey of Literature LCC1→
Survey of Literature: Analysis and Interpretation LCT1→
Testing FTT4→
Themes in U.S. and World History GKE1→
United States Constitution BZC1→
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