Program Overview

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Master of Education in Special Education

The Master of Education in Special Education is a graduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to empower all students to learn and thrive. The program has two specializations: Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Populations.

About the Program

The Master of Education in Special Education has two specializations, each with its own unique focus and requirements. The program is designed to prepare students to work with children and adults with special needs, and to provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this field.

Applied Behavior Analysis Specialization

The Applied Behavior Analysis specialization is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with children and adults with behavioral issues. The specialization requires 30 credit hours, including 21 hours of specialized courses in Applied Behavior Analysis, 6 hours of Practicum Placement, and 3 hours of the Capstone Research Project.

Applied Behavior Analysis Coursework

The Applied Behavior Analysis specialization requires the following courses:

• EDSP 680 Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers
• EDBA 603 Single Case Experimental Design
• EDBA 602 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis
• EDBA 604 ABA Methods & Assessment
• EDBA 605 ABA Methods & Interventions
• EDBA 606 Ethics in ABA
• EDBA 607 Supervision & Training in ABA
• EDBA 610 Practicum Placement

Admissions Requirements

Students applying to the Applied Behavior Analysis specialization must meet the following requirements:

• An undergraduate degree with a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of their coursework
• A teaching license or the results from a national standardized achievement/aptitude test predictive of the ability to complete a graduate program successfully

Application Deadlines

The priority application deadline for the Applied Behavior Analysis specialization is May 1, and the secondary application deadline is July 1.

Special Populations Specialization

The Special Populations specialization is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with children and adults with special needs. The specialization requires 30 credit hours, including 9 hours of Professional Core courses, 18 hours of specialized courses, and 3 hours of the Capstone Research Project.

Special Populations Coursework

The Special Populations specialization requires the following courses:

• EDCI 601 Advanced Learning Theory & Practice
• EDCI 603 Measurement & Evaluation for Classroom Teachers
• EDCI 614 Teachers as Leaders
• Specialization courses in Gifted, Emotional Disability (EmD), or Special Populations

Admissions Requirements

Students applying to the Special Populations specialization must meet the following requirements:

• An undergraduate degree with a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of their coursework
• A teaching license or the results from a national standardized achievement/aptitude test predictive of the ability to complete a graduate program successfully

Application Deadlines

The priority application deadlines for the Special Populations specialization are April 1 for summer admission, May 1 for fall admission, and November 1 for spring admission.

Program Information

• Degree: M.Ed. in Special Education
• Emphases: Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Populations
• Required Credit Hours: 30
• Program Type: Master's Program
• Program Location: Oxford, Online
• School: School of Education
• Duration: 2 years