Special Education, M.A.
36
Total Credit Hours
2
Years (Avg.)
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Online learning at Marshall University offers all-online undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs.

Our programs offer comprehensive experiences in special education with online and face-to-face options in the most in-demand areas of special education. Our faculty are highly credentialed, yet all possess actual classroom experience which makes them approachable and student-friendly. They offer a wealth of pedagogical and application-based learning experiences to produce special educators who are well-prepared for the demands of teaching in today’s classroom.

 

Career Outlook

Special education is an in-demand field nationally. Our teacher candidates are generally offered teaching positions while in their field experiences, or often they have obtained the position and are going back to school to fulfill additional educational requirements.

Our graduates have been hired by the Cabell County, Kanawha County, Putnam County, and Wayne County school districts in West Virginia.

One of the
most affordable
universities in America
77% of undergraduate students received some form of financial aid
$94M in total financial aid awarded
$17.5M+ awarded in federal grants
$23M in institutional scholarships and grants awarded