M.Ed. in Special Education

Invest in the lives of individuals with special needs.

In Indiana and across the nation, schools and organizations are experiencing a shortage of special education teachers and professionals. Taylor University seeks to equip those with a passion to serve to fill this need.

At Taylor, we believe that every person is made in the image of God and is deserving of an excellent education and services. Our 30-credit M.Ed. in Special Education program equips you to make an impact in the realm of education and organizational services.

Questions? Contact Lyn Kline, Graduate Enrollment Counselor

Degree Information

  • M.Ed. in Special Education

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High Impact, Flexible Design

The M.Ed. in Special Education combines rigorous online curriculum with hands-on, clinical experiences.

Admissions

The Taylor Difference: What Makes the M.Ed. in Special Education Unique?

  • Self-Paced, Customizable Timeline
    The flexible online design allows you to continue working in your classroom or community. Once accepted, you will have up to a year to start the 30-credit program. You can work at your own pace within each course’s 4-month completion timeframe. Already have credits? When you complete an application and send us your transcripts, we will audit your file to see which credits we can accept. Up to nine credit hours may be accepted. 
  • Relational Model
    This program is designed to be highly relational. In every course, you will have scheduled opportunities to connect with course instructors, classmates, and experts supervising clinical experiences.
  • One-on-one Mentor
    Every M.Ed. in Special Education student will be assigned a mentor who will walk with you throughout your entire time in the program. In this personalized relationship, you will be able to ask questions and seek the wisdom of someone with a Christ-centered worldview who has experience in the field.
  • Specialization
    Choose from three different concentrations: autism spectrum disorder, intense intervention, or mild intervention. These concentrations align with Indiana’s licensure categories for special education teachers.
  • Capstone Choice
    Choose between a capstone action research project or a thesis paper, depending on your career and interest goals. If you want to apply your program knowledge in your classrooms, you should choose the action research project. If you are interested in policy, research, or higher education, the thesis paper may be more appealing.

M.Ed. in Special Education Concentrations

View the full list of courses in the M.Ed. in Special Education program.

In the Autism Spectrum Disorder concentration, students will be introduced to current research and theoretical models for understanding autism spectrum disorder and educational approaches. Students will advance their skills in behavior intervention and evaluate the resulting effects of implementing behavior intervention plans. They will learn to individualize interventions that account for sensory sensitivities, and mental health masking while promoting social skills, self-regulation-management, and social communications. Each course includes 10 hours of clinical experience.

In the Intense Intervention concentration, students will be prepared to take curriculum principles and research-based strategies to design instruction for individuals with significant disabilities. The courses equipped students to understand legal aspects, individualized programs, and use effective communication and collaboration to promote the success of individuals with significant disabilities. Courses include a field experience teaching students.

Students in the Mild Intervention concentration study the responsibilities and rights of individuals with disabilities and those who support them. Coursework is designed to equip educators to adapt curriculum and apply effective instructional strategies to meet individual needs. The program also emphasizes methods for special education teachers based on the science of reading. Some courses include hands-on field experiences to reinforce learning.

30
30 credit hours
650
$650 per credit hour
Fully Accredited

Why Pursue an M.Ed. in Special Education at Taylor?

Our M.Ed. in Special Education is designed with flexibility for working adults balancing work and life commitments. It allows you to align the program with your career aspirations and calling, whether staying in the classroom, becoming a leader in a school or organization, or serving in the community.

By choosing a university that’s whole-heartedly centered on Christ, you will receive a biblically based, spiritually rich education that develops your professional journey and faith. If you are a working teacher, a graduated bachelor’s student, or someone outside the teaching world altogether, this program will help those who want to focus on disability areas.

Please note: the M.Ed. in Special Education is not a licensure program. However, a license is not necessary to participate in the master’s program. Additional coursework, beyond the M.ED curriculum is needed to fulfill Indiana licensure requirements. For more information on licensure programs at Taylor University, explore Transition to Teaching and other online licensure programs.

Special Education is part of the Education Department

Contact
Lyn Kline
Graduate Enrollment Counselor

765-998-4878
[email protected]

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