Special Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Become a licensed teacher of children with special needs
Develop the skills required to meet the learning needs of children facing exceptional challenges through a Master of Education with a concentration in Special Education. Through the program you'll look at elements of the special education environment, from understanding exceptionalities and developing appropriate instructional content and practices planning, managing behaviors and collaborating with others.
You can begin the Special Education program if you hold or are eligible or certified as a public school teacher. You'll choose from two levels of specialization - grades 1-8 or grades 6-12 - and work to attain your special education at that level.
Location
Frostburg and Hagerstown.
Special Education Highlights
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Complete a capstone action research project exploring a special education classroom need, researching potential solutions, proposing and implementing your plan and analyzing outcomes
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Join our Phi Delta Kappa chapter, which is the international fraternity for men and women in education. The organization actively promotes the interests and education of professional educators
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Full time graduate students will spend more than 300 hours in the classroom working with special needs students, including a practicum experience
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Many courses are offered online, or blended format to meet the needs of working adults
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Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education – NCATE/li>
What can I do with a Special Education degree?
Median pay for special education teachers (BLS 2021)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates 8 percent growth in positions for special education teachers through 2026. Growth will be driven by continued demand for special education instructors to help those facing learning, mental, emotional and physical challenges in the classroom, and retirement of those currently holding such positions. For more information about opportunities, work environment and pay, review the Special Education Teachers information in the U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook.
What You'll Learn
Learn from educators who are experienced in working with special needs children and be advised by faculty members who are deeply committed to your development as a special education instructor. You'll learn to diagnose educational difficulties in children and be able to prescribe educational programs to meet the needs of individual students.
Our Alumni
Our graduates have secured successful and rewarding careers.
Job Titles
- Special Education Teacher
Employers
- Maryland public schools
Why choose Frostburg State University for Graduate School?
Hear from a few of our alumni on the benefits of a graduate degree from Frostburg State.
Program Details
A Frostburg State education: more valuable than ever.
With nationally recognized academic programs, real-world learning experiences, a top-notch support system, and a thriving student life, Frostburg State is a place where you can discover yourself, define your goals, and prepare for your future.
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