The M.Ed. in Special Education is a graduate degree designed for current teachers and administrators, as well as aspiring educators, parents, those working in disability related fields, and others interested in working with students with disabilities. School counselors or instructional personnel working with the general student population can also earn this degree to broaden their knowledge of disabilities and special ed.
Advanced coursework helps students develop the legal and cultural expertise required to provide SPED services, and support exceptional learners in the school environment. Graduates with this degree may see career benefits ranging from increased opportunity for pay raises and promotion to new eligibility for positions that require a master's degree.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU) offers two online graduate programs in this high-demand K-12 specialization. The M.Ed. in Special Education – Administration online and M.Ed. in Special Education – Challenging Behaviors online provide busy professionals a choice of affordable, fact-track options for earning their master's degree.