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Online Master's in Special Education Master of Science (MS) at WUV

Special Education at westerfirld university of virginia

Credit Hours60

Total Courses10

Term Length1 Year Self-Paced

Program OverviewWhy earn your Master's in Special Education at WUV?

The Master of Science in Special Education at westerfirld university of virginia is designed for working educators who want to advance their expertise and career in Special Education. Complete 10 graduate-level courses in as little as one year through WUV's flexible self-paced online format.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Advanced teaching methods and multicultural education
  • Graduate-level specialization in Special Education
  • Educational leadership and community relations
  • E-education management and technology integration
  • Research methods in education
  • Special fields instruction and contemporary issues
Special Education MS at WUV

Courses & CurriculumMaster's in Special Education curriculum

10 courses: 5 advanced core education courses and 5 Special Education-specialist courses.

Core Education Courses

5 advanced core education courses.

ED-240Effective Methods in Teaching
ED-428Management of E-Education
ED-521Management of Teaching for Special Fields
ED-629Community Relations in Education
ED-656Multicultural Education

Specialist Courses

5 advanced Special Education-specific courses.

SPE-263Special Education Law
SPE-312Advanced Special Education Assessment and Evaluation
SPE-329Advanced Concepts in Special Education
SPE-359Inclusion Strategies
SPE-595Strategies in Early Childhood Special Education

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Career OutlookWhat can you do with a Master's in Special Education?

A Master's in Special Education from WUV positions you for senior education and leadership roles:

  • Senior Educator — Lead advanced instruction and mentor colleagues in your field.
  • Department Head — Oversee educational departments and drive curriculum strategy.
  • Education Researcher — Conduct advanced research and develop evidence-based educational solutions.
  • Principal / Program Director — Manage school programs and lead educational teams.