Special Education Teachers are some of the most in-demand teachers in education. Special ed teachers held a total of about 441,000 teaching jobs in 2004. The U.S. Dept. of Labor-Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the demand for qualified special education teachers to grow faster than average through 2014. This makes it a great time to get your special education degree. Start by viewing our directory of colleges offering master's degrees in special education. Read about leading universities and compare education programs. Complete the simple online form to get free information about degree programs that interest you.
Walden University - Master's Programs
Walden's College of Education is the leader in education programs for working professionals because our curriculum is focused on helping educators develop as leaders in their learning communities.
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Master's
Curriculum & Instruction, Higher Ed, Leadership of Learning, Special Ed
Master of Education
Collaborative Teaching & Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Differentiated Instruction, Mild/Moderate Special Education with Licensure, Technology Integration, Quality Schools
Bachelor's | Master's | MEd
Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Ed, Elementary Ed, Ed Admin, English, Instructional Tech, Math, Organizational Leadership, Reading, Secondary Ed, School Leadership, Social Studies, Special Ed, Teaching, TESOL
BS | MA | MEd | EdS | EdD
Admin & Supervision, Chaplaincy, Education, Educational Leadership, Elementary Ed, General Ed, Religious Ed, School Counseling, Secondary Ed, Special Ed, Teaching & Learning
Certificate | Master's
Secondary Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Cert, Wilson Reading Cert
Master's | Graduate Certificate
Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Leadership, Inclusion Ed, Literacy
Associate's | Master's | Doctorate | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Ed, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Higher Ed, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure, Teacher Leadership
EdD | PhD
K-12, Admin Leadership, Adult Ed Leadership, Community College Leadership, Curriculum/Instruction/Assesment, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Tech, Higher Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Leadership
Bachelor's | Master's | Post Bachelor's Certificate
Child Development, Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment, Ed Leadership, Elementary Reading & Literacy, Elementary Reading & Math, Literacy & Learning in the Content Areas, Middle-Level Ed, Math (K-5) & (6-8), Integrating Tech in the Classroom, Science (K-8), Teacher Prep
Bachelor's | Endorsement | Master's | MEd
Ed Leadership, English Language Learning, ESL, Instructional Design, Interdisciplinary Studies, Learning & Tech, Math Ed, Measurement & Evaluation, Science Ed, Special Ed, Teaching
Arizona
Campuses: Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix Campus
Certificate | Bachelor's | Master's
Biology, Early Childhood Ed, Elementary Ed, ESL, English Ed, Gifted Student Ed, History Ed, Individualized Option, Mathematics Ed, Middle School Ed, Reading Ed, Secondary Ed, Special Ed
Campuses: Phoenix, Southern Arizona
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Arizona Alternative Cert Option, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, Elementary Teacher Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure, Counseling, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Elementary Teacher's Ed
California
Master's | Doctorate | Credential
CLAD, Curriculum & Instruction in Multicultural Contexts, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Ed Technology & Learning, Educational Counseling, Educational Psychology, Library Media Teacher, Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) Specialist - Level I, Multiple Subject Teaching, Physical Ed, School Librarianship, Single Subject Teaching, Special Ed
Campuses: Oxnard Graduate Center, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills Graduate Center
Master's | Doctorate | Bachelor's
Counseling & Guidance, Curriculum & Instruction, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Special Ed, Teacher Preparation, Ed Leadership, Higher Ed Leadership, Liberal Studies
Campuses: Antelope Valley, Coachella Valley, Fairfield, Folsom, Modesto, Moreno Valley, Ontario, Roseville, San Diego, Santa Maria, Victor Valley, Walnut Creek, Yuba City
Master's | EdS | Credential | Bachelor's
Admin Services Credential, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Developement, Ed Leadership & Admin, Ed Specialist Credential, Elementary Ed, Instructional Tech, Liberal Arts, Multiple Subject Teaching/Credential, Professional Clear, Professional Learning Community, Reading, School Counseling, Ryan/1059, School Psych, Secondary Ed, Single Subject Credential, Special Ed, CLAD, Early Childhood Development, Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Credential, Multiple Secondary Ed, Subject Credential, PPS Credential, Ed Services Credential
Campuses: Kern County, La Verne
Credential | BA | MS | MEd | EdD | Certificate | BS
Educational Counseling, Educational Mgmt, Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Credential - Level 1, Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Credential - Level 2, Multiple Subject Teaching, Organizational Leadership & Mgmt, Preliminary Admin Services, Pupil Personnel Services, Single Subject Teaching, Special Education, Special Emphasis, Child Development, Child Life, Reading & Language Arts Specialist, School Psychology
Campuses: Northern California - Bay Area, Northern California - Central Valley, Sacramento, San Diego, Southern California
Certification | Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD | Certificate
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, California Teachers of English Learners, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Ed, Ed Leadership, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure, California teachers of English Learners, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Technology, California Teachers of English Learners Cert, Californai TEachers of English Learners Cert
Colorado
Campuses: Colorado, Southern Colorado
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Higher ED Admin, Paraprofessional Ed, Principal Licensure, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure, Counseling, Philosophy in Higher Ed
District of Columbia
Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure
EdD | PhD
K-12, Admin Leadership, Adult Ed Leadership, Community College Leadership, Curriculum/Instruction/Assesment, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Tech, Higher Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Leadership
Bachelor's | Master's | Post Bachelor's Certificate | Special Education Endorsement
Childhood Development, Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment, Ed Leadership, Elementary Reading & Literacy, Elementary Reading & Math, Infant/Toddler, Literacy & Learning in the Content Areas, Middle-Level Ed, Math (K-5) & (6-8), Integrating Tech in the Classroom, Preschool, Science (K-8), Teacher Prep, Special Education Endorsement - Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Special Education Endorsement - Learning Disabilities, Special Education Endorsement with opt. MS Ed degree - Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Special Education Endorsement with opt. MS Ed degree - Learning Disabilities
Florida
Campuses: Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa
Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Higher Ed Admin, Paraprofessional Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure, Elementary Teacher Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Ed Tech
Georgia
EdD | PhD
K-12, Admin Leadership, Adult Ed Leadership, Community College Leadership, Curriculum/Instruction/Assesment, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Tech, Higher Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Leadership
Bachelor's | Master's | Post Bachelor's Certificate
Child Development, Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment, Ed Leadership, Elementary Reading & Literacy, Elementary Reading & Math, Infant/Toddler, Literacy & Learning in the Content Areas, Middle-Level Ed, Math (K-5) & (6-8), Integrating Tech in the Classroom, Preschool, Science (K-8), Teacher Prep
Hawaii
Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Secondary Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure
Idaho
Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed Admin Special Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure
Indiana
Certificate | Master's
Education, Principal Licensure, Special Ed, Transition to Teaching
Louisiana
Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure
Maryland
Certificate | Master's | MEd
Curriculum & Instruction, Admin & Supervision, Ed Tech, Montessori Ed, Reading, School Counseling, Special Ed, Speech-Language Pathology
EdD | PhD
K-12, Admin Leadership, Adult Ed Leadership, Community College Leadership, Curriculum/Instruction/Assesment, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Tech, Higher Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Leadership
Bachelor's | Master's | Post Bachelor's Certificate
Adolescent Literacy & Tech, Child Development, Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment, Ed Leadership, Elementary Reading & Literacy, Elementary Reading & Math, Infant/Toddler, Literacy & Learning in the Content Areas, Middle-Level Ed, Math (K-5) & (6-8), Integrating Tech in the Classroom, Preschool, Science (K-8), Special Education, Teacher Prep
Michigan
Master's | Endorsement
American Culture, Biology, Cognitive Impairments, Early Childhood, Elementary Ed, Learning Disabilities, Literacy, Public Admin, Social Sciences, Special Ed, Tech in Ed
Campuses: Metro Detroit, West Michigan
Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed & Training, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure, Adult Ed, Elementary Ed
Nevada
Campuses: Las Vegas, Nevada, Reno
Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, Elementary Teacher Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure, Admin & Supervision, Early Childhood Ed, Ed Counseling, Elementary Licensure, Computer Ed, Early Childhood
New Mexico
Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Elementary Ed, Elementary Teacher Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure
New York
Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PhD | Grad Certificate
Applied Psychological Studies, Art Ed, Arts & Humanities Ed, Bilingual Ed, Business Ed in Higher Ed, Childhood Ed, Counseling & Guidance, Counseling for Mental Health & Wellness, Counseling Psychology, Dance Ed, Early Childhood Ed, Ed Communication & Tech, Ed Leadership, Ed Psychology, Ed Theatre, English Ed, Environmental Conservation Ed, Foreign Language Ed, Higher Ed Admin , History of Ed, Int'l Ed, Literacy Ed, Mathematics Ed, Multicultural/Multilingual Studies, Music Ed, Philosophy of Ed, Psychological Development, School Psychology, Science Ed, Social Studies Ed, Sociology of Ed, Special Ed, Student Personnel Admin , Teaching & Learning, TESOL
Oregon
Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure
Pennsylvania
Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed Admin, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure
Tennessee
Campuses: Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville
Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Tech, Elementary Teacher Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure, Ed Technology
Texas
Campuses: Austin, San Antonio
Associate's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Admin, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure
Utah
Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Counseling, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, Elementary Teacher Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Principal Licensure, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure
Virginia
Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD
Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Computer Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary Ed, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Philosophy in Higher Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure
EdD | PhD
K-12, Admin Leadership, Adult Ed Leadership, Community College Leadership, Curriculum/Instruction/Assesment, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Tech, Higher Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Leadership
Bachelor's | Master's | Post Bachelor's Certificate
Child Development, Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment, Ed Leadership, Elementary Reading & Literacy, Elementary Reading & Math, Infant/Toddler, Literacy & Learning in the Content Areas, Middle-Level Ed, Math (K-5) & (6-8), Integrating Tech in the Classroom, Preschool, Science (K-8), Teacher Prep
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