Revised Program [Fall 2023]

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education (for Non-Certified Teachers) through the Special Education & Communication Sciences and Disorders Department is for future teachers who desire a master’s degree along with a special education endorsement (choice of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Impairment, Learning Disabilities, or Physical/Other Health Impairment). The program encompasses the range and depth required to accommodate contemporary education programs and service delivery systems. 

Important Information

This program is for individuals with a bachelor’s degree (no teaching certificate) who seek teacher certification with an initial special education endorsement and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. 

The  is available for teachers seeking additional special education endorsements. 

Program Delivery

• The elementary or secondary certification courses are offered in various delivery formats (in-person, hybrid, online). The teacher certification coursework can not be completed entirely online.
• The special education graduate courses required for this program are only offered online.