MA in Special Education
Prepare to teach, advocate, supervise or plan programs for adults and children with disabilities and special abilities across a variety of fields. Choose from three specializations to identify the right path for your career.
Best Online Master's in Education Programs
- U.S. News & World Report, 2024
16+Months to Complete
No GMAT
or GREExam required
Combine theoretical knowledge and real-world experience to expand your career potential. Through the online MA in Special Education, you will have the opportunity to:
- Gain hands-on skills that apply directly to your career
- Explore the latest teaching methods and learning structures
- Conduct original research in your area of interest
Choose Your Specialization Select one academic specialization offered 100% online.
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Earn your MA, your Arizona teacher of deaf/hard of hearing certification and your national certification from the Council on the Education of the Deaf (CED), all in one place. Graduates have gone on to teach D/HH students as either itinerant, resource room or self-contained classroom teachers.
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
Interested in working with people who need assistance to improve their communication, social and adaptive skills? Prepare to provide evidence-based services in applied behavior analysis in clinical, school and home settings.
DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY & PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL STUDIES
The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS) is dedicated to advancing human and economic development through the empowerment and effective inclusion of culturally diverse individuals with disabilities and special abilities of all ages.
150+ Degrees. 100% Online
At the University of Arizona Online, you will earn the same prestigious degree as on campus, with all the flexibility you need to fit your life.
In Alumni Earnings Potential Among Arizona's Public Universities
- PayScale, 2022
No Out-of-State Tuition
At Arizona Online, there’s no such thing as out-of-state tuition. As an online student, you will pay the same rate, anywhere in the world.
Active Military Benefits
The University of Arizona Online offers a reduced military tuition assistance rate of $250 per credit for any bachelor’s degree.
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