The Master of Education degree in Special Education is a master's degree program designed for the post-baccalaureate candidate that will prepare students for an Arkansas Special Education K-12 endorsement. Individuals possessing a baccalaureate degree and holding a current teaching license are eligible to make application to enter the program. The 35 credit hour program includes a 23 hour licensure only option.

In additional to all course work, students must pass the Praxis Test for Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications #5354 to be eligible for Special Education K-12 licensure through the Arkansas Department of Education.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to apply ethical guidelines and legal policies and procedures in connection with special education laws while creating and analyzing learning plans for students.

Students will be able to apply the six principles of IDEA and thirteen categories of how students qualify for special education to support students with special needs.

Students will be able to apply effective instructional strategies in real-life lessons with students with special needs.

Requirements for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Special Education