Compare 7 MSc Programs in Special Education

The Department of Elementary, Literacy, and Special Education in the College of Education is proud to offer the MSE in Reading Program. This NCATE/ILA accredited program provides graduate candidates with the opportunity to extend their areas of licensure by pursuing graduate degrees. All graduate faculty members are dedicated to excellence in their profession and have received awards and recognition in leadership, scholarship, and service to the areas in which they teach.

The primary purposes of this program are to 1) prepare reading specialists/literacy coaches/ with advanced knowledge, strategies, leadership skills and professional dispositions that will allow them to work with struggling readers and writers, assist other classroom teachers in various aspects of teaching, and lead the reading/literacy program in the public schools and other institutions; 2) help classroom teachers improve their reading/literacy instruction. The program is designed to meet the performance standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE/CAPE), the International Literacy Association (ILA), and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).... [-]

Master of Science in Communication Disorders (MS)

The MS in communication disorders is a 54-credit degree program that is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Students are prepared to pursue ASHA certification upon graduation. The program also meets the academic and clinical training requirements for New Jersey state licensure and qualifies students for the speech-language specialist certification from the New Jersey Department of Education.

The master’s program provides academic and clinical training which develops the skills necessary to assess and treat communicatively impaired individuals spanning all age ranges. The on-campus clinic provides intensive training to young children and adults while an extensive list of off-campus sites provides experiences with a wider variety of populations. These include adults and children with developmental disorders, acquired neurogenic disorders, congenital and acquired hearing loss, voice disorders, fluency problems, and limited English proficiency.... [-]

MSc Educational Sciences: Communication and Deafblindness

Would you like to analyse and improve the communication possibilities of deafblind people? Then this is the programme for you.

The Master's degree in Communication and Deafblindness is a unique programme during which you acquire theoretical and methodological skills. These skills will enable you to analyse communication in situations that are specific to the field of deafblindness. You will learn to apply this knowledge in the contexts of research and intervention. The programme is especially interesting for those who are already working as professionals and who would like to expand their basic knowledge and research skills.... [-]

Saint Joseph’s University offers one of the only online training programs in the world for the popular Wilson Reading System® for students with special needs. Upon completion of this track, graduates will receive the Wilson Reading System® Certification and be prepared to deliver multi-sensory reading education to students in a variety of settings.

There are many benefits of earning your Wilson Reading System® certification online, such as the ability to:

Achieve your educational goals while meeting your professional obligations Log into class straight from your laptop or home computer Work comfortably at your own pace Take advantage of the ability to connect and work with a vast array of online learners Conveniently submit assignments electronically ... [-]

NTID offers a graduate program leading to the master of science degree in secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This unique program prepares students to meet the national need for teachers of secondary students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program’s purpose includes the preparation of teachers not only as effective and ethical practitioners but also as scholars and leaders in the profession.

Faculty members in this program are international leaders in research and are highly skilled in the education of deaf people. A carefully designed system of faculty advisement is a prominent feature of this program. On-campus facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and a well-established system of educational access services combine to make this a vital program for both deaf and hearing students who desire careers as professional educators of deaf students. Graduates of this program have a 96 percent pass rate on the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations.... [-]

The online MSEd in Special Education program sees the entire education landscape and combines practical experience with the latest breakthroughs and technology. You will learn new ways to ensure that students with special needs succeed.

The Online Master of Science in Education in Special Education at Purdue University focuses on mild intervention with an option to add on additional coursework in intense intervention. Several options are available to meet your career needs:

Master's only: Intended for those seeking knowledge in the area of special education. No practicum is required; an additional elective course is taken in its place. Master's with initial special education licensure: Intended for those seeking a master's degree as well as an initial license in special education in a mild intervention or mild and intense intervention. This track requires practicum and student teaching field experiences. Master's with additional special education licensure: Intended for those who already have initial (teaching) licensure and are looking to add an additional licensure in a mild intervention or mild and intense intervention. This track requires practicum experiences. Master's with additional special education licensure – intense intervention only: Intended for those who already have a special education teaching license in mild intervention and looking for additional licensure in intense intervention. This track requires practicum experiences. ... [-]

MS Education- Adolescent Education and Special Education (Dual Certification)

The M.S. in Adolescent Education and Special Education (Dual Certification, Grades 7-12) program at the College of Mount Saint Vincent is designed for career changers or recent college graduates who wish to receive a New York State teaching license.

This 14-month accelerated program consists of 45 credits and blends vital academic content with practical classroom teaching experience through a Teaching Fellows residency program. Fellows are paired with a classroom mentor-teacher. Teaching Fellows work alongside their mentors in a grade-appropriate classroom, attend school-based staff meetings and professional development seminars, and assume instructional responsibilities as assigned. Before starting classroom-based activities in the fall, all Teaching Fellows attend a College of Mount Saint Vincent summer institute designed to provide the professional knowledge and skills upon which to build a successful career in education.... [-]