Special Education Initial Licensure
Gain initial teacher licensure while earning a Master of Education in Special Education degree.
This online program offers those who do not yet have a teaching license a path to initial licensure, while earning a master's degree from the College of Education and Health Professions.
Application Deadlines
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: April 15
- Fall: August 1
100%
Online
36
Credit Hours
3 YRS
Estimated Time
to Complete
GRE
Required
- Two internships required at designated school locations.
- Minimum of 280 contact hours, two semesters.
Learn to assess the needs of and teach K-12 students with disabilities. Program coursework is delivered online to fit your schedule, but internships will take place at public school locations determined by the student and the College of Education and Health Professions. The two internships – each requiring a minimum of 140 contact hours – are required over a period of two semesters.
| Tuition / credit hour | $437.54 |
| Fee / credit hour | |
|---|---|
| Library | $4.41 |
| Network & Data Systems | $12.10 |
| Off-campus | $30 |
| Online Facilities | $2 |
Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2023 rates for students studying completely online. If an online student takes a course on campus, tuition and fees will differ.
Endorsement programs are not eligible for financial aid
Scholarship / Grant
How to Apply
If you are not a current University of Arkansas student and want to take an online class or classes, you will need to apply for admission as a non-degree seeking student.
- Select the Graduate Admissions Application
- Select Start a New Application - see instructions below
- Create an account using personal e-mail at the bottom of the page
- Activate your account with the PIN sent to your e-mail.
- Click Start New Application at the bottom of the page
- Select the appropriate Application Type:
- Walton College of Business Graduate Application
- Non-degree Graduate School Application
- Graduate School Application
- Create an account using personal e-mail at the bottom of the page
- Start a Non-Degree Graduate School Application
- Under Term Information, select "Yes" to study primarily online as a non-degree seeking student.
