Program Type: Master
Offered: Online
Credit Hours: 38-39
Department: Department of Education and Inclusive Services, Graduate School

Flexible and Affordable
Designed for working professionals, offering flexibility and affordability without compromising quality.
1:1
tutoring, academic advising, and career coaching
Program Highlights
Legacy of Excellence
Benefit from over 60 years of experience in preparing exceptional special educators and join a community committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs.
Emphasis Areas in Special Education
Our program emphasizes areas such as deaf/hard of hearing education, early childhood special education, special education strategist, and special education leadership.
Coursework
The program provides a solid foundation in special education pedagogy through a set of core coursework and a concentration area, including clinical application and final practicum.
Careers & Outcomes
65K
Median annual salary for special education teachers
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- Special Education Teachers
- Teaching Assistant
- Interpreters and Translators
Questions? We're Here to Help

Graduate School Admissions
Penny Brandt, Admissions Coordinator
701-858-3413
penny.brandt@minotstateu.edu

Dr. Holly Pedersen
Program Director
701-858-3846
holly.pedersen@minotstateu.edu
Additional Program Information
Teacher education programs at Minot State are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.