Online Master's Degrees in Special Education

The Patton College of Education offers a Master's Degree in Education (MEd) with licensure as an Intervention Specialist, with three different Intervention Specialist majors: Early Childhood Intervention Specialist, Mild-to-Moderate Intervention Specialist, and Moderate-to-Intensive Intervention Specialist. Our program is crafted to address the demands of delivering exceptional services in resource-constrained settings while championing an ethos of equal educational opportunities for every student. Central to our curriculum is a focus on practical application, where the practicum and internship components provide real-world experiences. These hands-on opportunities allow students to seamlessly apply the tools and knowledge gained in the virtual classroom, ensuring they graduate equipped to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students receiving services and support under IDEA.

• Fully online
• Earn your master's in as little as 3-6 semesters, depending on previous coursework
• This program has two starts per year (summer and fall semesters) 
• No GRE required
• Pathway to Intervention Specialist licensure
• Three Intervention Specialist Majors: 
   
  • Mild-Moderate (MM) Education Needs (K-12) 
    Master’s degree with teaching license for teaching students (grades K-12) with high incidence disabilities (e.g., specific learning disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, level 1 autism)
  • Moderate-Intensive (MI) Educational Needs (K-12) 
    Master’s degree with teaching license for teaching students (grades K-12) with low incidence disabilities (e.g., moderate or severe intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, level 2 or level 3 autism)
  • Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (ECIS) 
    Master’s degree with license for teaching children (PK-grade5) with disabilities