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MA in Educational Studies

Special Education

MA in Educational Studies with Special Education Concentration

The Master of Arts degree in Educational Studies with Concentration on Special Education is an advanced flexible master's program for licensed teachers who want to advance their curricular and content knowledge. The University of St. Thomas offers an award-winning Special Education Department that leads the way in flexible course delivery. This flexible master's program will give you the specialized instruction you need to advance your career or transition into a new role while learning more about Special Education.

This program is perfect for existing teachers looking to earn their MA and learn more about Special Education, but do not plan to pursue a SPED teaching license. Our blended delivery model will give you maximum flexibility by combining online and face-to-face learning models.

Where you'll learn:

Online or on-campus in St. Paul

When you'll start:

Year round

Curriculum Requirements

You may have completed some of these requirements as an undergraduate. Our admissions team will help you to determine which requirements if any are met via the transcript review process.

CIED 670: Assessment for Learning
CIED 532: Curriculum, P-16
CIED 603: Education Equity & Inclusive Practices
CIED 551: Learning Design with Technology

SPED 750: Fundamentals of Special Education: Exceptionality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
SPED 785: Applied Behavior Analysis: Behavior Interventions and Learning Environ.
SPED 714: Professional Practice: Collaboration, Co-teaching, and Educational Technology
SPED 716: Fundamentals: Students with Mild to Moderate Needs
SPED 717: Elementary Academic Interventions and Literacy
SPED 719: Methods: Social, Emotional and Behavioral Interventions