Special education is teaching that caters to the individual differences of students with special needs, including autism, communication difficulties, developmental disorders, learning difficulties, emotional disorders, and physical disabilities. Teachers of special education programs are usually required to have a master's degree in teaching or education. The following schools each offer online degrees in these subjects.

MS in Teaching - Special Ed PhD in Special Ed Leadership	Capella University – The Master of Science in Special Education Teaching degree from Capella University trains teachers advanced methodologies in working with special needs students. The program is designed in accordance with national special education standards and includes courses that provide the latest methods for teaching children with learning disabilities.
MSE - PK-4 Special Ed. MSE - 4-12 Special Ed.	Arkansas State University – The special education program from Arkansas State is broken up into two specializations: pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade and 4th grade through 12th grade. Individuals completing either program will have expertise in teaching students with developmental, learning, behavioral, and/or mental disabilities and will also be skilled in cooperating with general education teachers with disabled students.
MA in Teaching - Special Ed	University of Phoenix – The University of Phoenix Master of Arts in Special Education degree prepares students for obtaining a teaching license in special education. Coursework includes foundations and methodologies of mild disabilities, diagnosis and assessment of disabilities, English language, reading and language, and collaboration and resource management. A bachelors degree is required.
MEd Special Ed (With Cert) MEd Special Ed (No Cert) More...	Grand Canyon University – The MED in Special Education (with certification or without certification) from Grand Canyon University provides current teachers advanced training in teaching students with special needs. The curriculum is designed around the idea that students with disabilities deserve the same opportunities in education as traditional students.
MEd in Autism Studies	University of Massachusetts – At the University of Massachusetts M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (Autism Studies) degree program, students complete a 30-credit, 10 course of on-line study. Given by the UMass Lowell's Graduate School of Education in cooperation with the Psychology Department, note that this program does not lead to a license.
MA Teaching Special Ed w/Lic. MEd Special Ed w/Lic.	Liberty University – At Liberty University's Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education program (M.Ed. also available), teachers are prepared to pass the following endorsements: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education. The Advanced Master of Education degree likewise prepares graduates for a license in and Administration/Supervision, School Counseling, and Program Specialization.
MS Special Ed (K-12 Non-Lic.) MA Sp Ed Behavioral Disorders MA Sp Ed Learning Disabilities More...	Walden University – The Walden University Master of Science in Special Education (K-12) degree program infuses the latest in neuroscience, assessment, and intervention training to offer a students a unique learning environment. Graduates are able to successfully touch the lives of young people throughout the field of special education.
MSEd - Inclusion Education	University of New England – The University of New England's MSEd in Inclusion Education degree program provides classroom teachers and school administrators with knowledge of critical theories and practices pertaining to special education inclusion. Upon completion of this program, graduates will have a thorough grasp of the latest research in the field of special education.
MA Teaching Special Ed (Non-Lic.)	Ashford University – Ashford University's MA in Special Education program is a specialization requiring the completion of 12 credits. This specialization is designed to provide students with the knowledge required to teach students with diverse abilities. Graduates are confident they can manage these classrooms, and identify disabilities and special abilities.
MEd Special Ed (Autism)	Arizona State University – The Arizona State University M.Ed. in Special Education Consultation & Collaboration (Autism) degree program provides advanced skills required to meet the needs of students with autism, including children, youth, and adults. This convenient online program is designed for special education teachers, early interventionists, school psychologists, speech pathologists, and behavior analysts.
MS in Special Education	Drexel University – Frequently cited as one of America's Best Graduate Schools, the Drexel Graduate School MS in Special Education program is designed for individuals seeking advanced study in special education research and/or obtaining a credential. Incoming students are required to hold a Pennsylvania instructional I or instruction II teaching certificate. The program is requires the completion of 49.5 credits.
MS in Special Education Special Ed Certification	Saint Joseph's University – Saint Joseph's University MS in Special Education program provides students an on-demand online master's program in special education designed for teachers that currently hold a Level 1 early childhood/elementary teaching certificate, are already certified in special education , or desire a master's degree in education.
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