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A special education degree provides individuals with the skills and training necessary to educate children with special needs, ranging from students with mild learning disabilities to those with severe mental and physical retardation. Programs in special education are available at all levels, from bachelor to masters and doctorate degrees.
Much of the coursework completed for a special education degree will overlap with a standard education degree. Additional coursework and focused student teaching aimed at providing the in-depth expertise necessary to effectively educate children with special needs are also part of the curriculum.
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Schools across the country are in need of teachers with the special skills to manage classrooms of students with unique educational needs. Individuals with special education expertise are also in demand in the education policy-making arena.
Online programs are available to help you reach your goal of earning a degree in special education. These online programs are designed to allow you to maintain your current professional obligations while advancing your degree.
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- MAEd - Special Education
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization in Cross-Categorical Special Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of special education. Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to gain the pedagogical skills and knowledge that will assist them in becoming effective special education educators. The program’s curriculum includes orientation to the exceptional child, foundations and methodologies of mild disabilities, diagnosis and assessment of disabilities, structured English immersion, reading and language arts instruction, inclusion strategies, and collaboration and resource management for the special educator. Throughout the program, students are required to complete verified field experiences with the focus of each observation relating to specific course content. Documentation will be maintained in the student’s electronic portfolio.
