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Special Education

Offered: Online

Quality. Flexible. Affordable.
Our online special education graduate programs at Minot State University will prepare you, a reflective practitioner, to be an equipped leader in the field. The curriculum is aligned with Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) professional standards which are intended to foster high-quality teaching and learning, equal educational opportunity, and improved student achievement in academics, behavior, and independent living.

The Master of Science in Special Education degree is intended for licensed teachers seeking advanced training. The degree consists of a set of core classes, including a capstone thesis or research project, and a program emphasis area. These program emphasis areas listed below are also available as stand-alone graduate certificates. All special education graduate programs are available online and designed for the varied needs of students who are also working professionals.

Program emphasis areas

  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education
  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Special Education Strategist - serves students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities and autism, and emotional behavioral disabilities.
  • Coming soon: Special Education Leadership

 

Be inspired . . . earn your Master of Science in Special Education

Coursework
32–45 credit hours are required for a master’s degree; 20–27 credit hours are required for a graduate certificate only.

Tuition and fees
All students pay Minot State’s in-state tuition rate. Generous stipends are also available for students pursuing the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education emphasis.

 

Planning your graduate program of study
You will work with your faculty advisor to plan an individual program of study. The MS in Special Education is a North Dakota state approved program; students seeking licensure in other states or provinces are responsible for knowing the requirements for the setting in which they intend to practice.
 

Program options (Catalog Links)


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About Minot State University
Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.

Accreditation
Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licensure
All Minot State programs fulfill the requirements for licensure in the state of North Dakota. If you are seeking a professional license in a state other than North Dakota, learn more about program disclosures and licensure requirements at MinotStateU.edu/licensure.

Teacher education programs at Minot State are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP).

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