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Special Education Teacher: Get Your Special Education Degree

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.

Online/Distance Programs

Abilene Christian University - Online

Master's

Curriculum & Instruction, Higher Ed, Leadership of Learning, Special Ed

Drexel University Online - Online

Certificate | Bachelor's | Master's | Grad Certificate

Education, Ed Admin, Global & International Ed, HR Development - Educational Settings, Higher Ed, Library & Info Science, Instructional Tech Specialist, Intern Teaching, Learning Tech, Mathematics Learning & Teaching, Principal's Program, Science of Instruction, Special Ed, Teaching & Learning, TESL

Graceland University - School of Education - Online

Master of Education

Differentiated Instruction, Collaborative Teaching & Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Mild/Moderate Special Education with Licensure, Technology Integration, Quality Schools

Grand Canyon University - Online - College of Education - Online

Bachelor's | Master's | MEd

Business Ed, 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

Liberty University - Online

AA | 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

Saint Joseph's University Online - Online

Certificate | Master's

Instructional Tech Specialist, Secondary Ed, Special Ed, Teacher Cert

University of New England - Online - Online

Master's | Graduate Certificate

Curriculum & Instruction, Ed Leadership, Inclusion Ed, Literacy

University of Phoenix - Online

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

Walden University - Online - Online

EdS | Post Bachelor's Certificate

Administrator Leadership, Early Childhood Ed, Ed Tech, Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Special Ed, Teacher Leadership, Teaching & Learning

Walden University - Online - MS in Education Programs - Online

EdS | Master's

Admin Leadership for Teaching & Learning, Adolescent Literacy & Technology, Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment, Ed Leadership, Educational Technology, Elementary Reading & Literacy, Elementary Reading & Math, Instructional Design, Literacy & Learning in the Content Areas, Middle-Level Ed, Math (K-5) & (6-8), Integrating Tech in the Classroom, Science (K-8), Online Learning, Special Ed, Teacher Leadership, Training and Performance Improvement

Western Governors University - Online

Bachelor's | Endorsement | Master's | MEd

Ed Leadership, English Language Learning, ESL, Instructional Design, Interdisciplinary Studies, Learning & Tech, Math Ed, Measurement & Evaluation, Science Ed, Social Science, Special Ed, Teaching

Arizona

Ottawa University - Mesa - Mesa

Certificate | Bachelor's | Master's

Early Childhood Ed, Education, Elementary Ed, Individualized Option, Special Ed

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

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

Azusa Pacific University - School of Education and Behavioral Studies - Azusa

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

California Lutheran University - Oxnard

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

Chapman University College - Palmdale

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

University of La Verne - Bakersfield

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

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Bay Area, 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, School Counseling, California Teachers of English Learners Cert, Californai TEachers of English Learners Cert

Colorado

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

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, School Counseling, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure, Counseling, Philosophy in Higher Ed

District of Columbia

University of Phoenix - Washington DC - Various Locations

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

Florida

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

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

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Columbus, Savannah

Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary 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

Hawaii

University of Phoenix - Hawaii - Various Locations

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

University of Phoenix - Idaho - Various Locations

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

Louisiana

University of Phoenix - Louisiana - Various Locations

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

Loyola College in Maryland - The Graduate Programs in Education - Baltimore

Certificate | Master's | MEd

Curriculum & Instruction, Admin & Supervision, Ed Tech, Montessori Ed, Reading, School Counseling, Special Ed, Speech-Language Pathology

Massachusetts

University of Phoenix - Central Massachusetts - Various Locations

Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary 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

Michigan

University of Michigan - Flint - Office of Graduate Programs - Flint

Master's | Endorsement

American Culture, Biology, Cognitive Impairments, Early Childhood, Elementary Ed, Learning Disabilities, Literacy, Public Admin, Social Sciences, Special Ed, Tech in Ed

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: 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

Missouri

University of Phoenix - Springfield - Various Locations

Associate's | Master's | EdD

Administration & Supervision, Continuing 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

Nevada

University of Phoenix - Las Vegas

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, School Counseling, 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

University of Phoenix - New Mexico - Various Locations

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, School Counseling, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure

New York

Long Island University - Rockland Graduate Campus - Orangeburg

Certificate | Master's

Adolescence Ed., Autism Ed, Childhood / Literacy, Childhood / Special Ed., Literacy, School Building Leader, School Counseling, School District Leader, Special Ed

New York University - Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development - 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

North Carolina

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Charlotte, Raleigh

Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | EdD | PHD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Counseling, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, Elementary 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

Oregon

University of Phoenix - Oregon - Various Locations

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

University of Phoenix - Harrisburg - Various Locations

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

University of Phoenix - Chattanooga

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

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Austin, Dallas, Houston, 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

University of Phoenix - Utah - Various Locations

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

University of Phoenix - Various Locations

Campuses: Northern Virginia, Richmond

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

Washington

University of Phoenix - Western Washington - Various Locations

Associate's | Master's | EdD

Administration & Supervision, Adult Ed, Continuing Ed, Cross-Categorical Special Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Ed Leadership, Ed Technology, English & Language Arts Ed, ESL, Mathematics Ed, Paraprofessional Ed, Teacher Ed for Elementary Licensure, Teacher Ed for Secondary Licensure

Wisconsin

Edgewood College - Madison

Master's | Doctorate

Education, Educational Admin, Educational Leadership, ESL, Professional Studies, Reading Specialist, Secondary Ed, Special Ed


 

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