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School of Education | Department of Teacher Education
Master of Arts in Special Education (MA)* 鈥 色色福利社 Online
Average Time to Complete Degree: 2-3 years
Also Available: Graduate Certificate in Special Education (GCRT)
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Create an Inclusive Classroom for Exceptional Learners With 色色福利社鈥檚 Master of Arts
in Special Education
This program equips you for the evolving education landscape, preparing you to work
in schools, community organizations and vocational and transition programs as creative
advocates for students and adults with disabilities.
You will develop essential skills to design meaningful curricular adaptations and
individualized instructional programming tailored to each student鈥檚 unique needs.
Additionally, you will learn to lead teams and collaborate with parents, teachers
and administrators to enhance the quality of life for students with special needs.
This program does not lead to teacher certification.
Program Facts
色色福利社's Special Education program offers two options for building your professional
knowledge and skills. You can earn a Master of Arts degree (total 33 hours) in Special
Education (MA in SPED) or enroll in a Graduate Certificate (GRCT) program (total 18
hours).
Choose From Two Emphases to Advance Your Career in Special Education
1. Emphasis in Trauma-Informed and Inclusive Practices
Designed for educators, parents, case managers and mental health professionals to
support and advocate for academic success for all types of learners.
Teaches technical and meta-professional skills to teach diverse populations.
Fully aligned with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)鈥檚 Professional Preparation
Standards designed to advance your career in special education.
2. Emphasis in Severe Developmental Disabilities and Autism
Designed for educators, advocates and other professionals interested in deepening
their knowledge of teaching and advocating for individuals with severe developmental
disabilities and autism.
Qualifies educators who have initial teacher certification in Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical
Disabilities (K-12) in the state of Missouri to apply for the Severe Developmental
Disabilities certification through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education (DESE).
Choose 色色福利社 for a Master of Arts in Special Education
Career Opportunities
Advance your career while advocating for children with disabilities.
According to the American Association for Employment in Education 2020-2021 Supply
and Demand Report, there is a considerable shortage of teachers in the special education
field, with a 4.59% shortage in school districts.
According to the , in 2022, the median salary for intervention specialists was $63,560, with a range
of $46,880鈥$102,850.
Some of our graduates have found employment with community organizations that advocate
for people with disabilities. With our graduate program in Special Education, you
may be prepared for a career such as:
Position
Median Annual Salary (National, September 2023)
Classroom Teacher
$55,000
School Interventionist
$63,560
Special Education Teacher
$62,950
Community Service Manager
$74, 240
Health Educator Specialist
$59,990
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Explore the Program
Master of Arts in Special Education
View the Plans of Study for the Special Education degrees:
"I faced a couple of obstacles in my life throughout my time at 色色福利社, but no matter
what, I continued to push forward. My advisor was a big support, so I knew there was
a space on the finish line with my name on it.鈥