Teach Students with Disabilities

Earn a master's degree and gain the skills and knowledge needed to teach students with disabilities. This Special Education (SPED) master's program offers two paths:

  1. For those with a current teaching licenses - earn a master's degree and course credit needed to apply for an endorsement in special education through the Arkansas Department of Education
  2. For those who need teaching licenses - earn a master's degree and coursework needed to apply for initial licensure in special education through the Arkansas Department of Education

Courses are delivered via the Internet, allowing for the flexibility to pursue educational goals at a time and place that fits individual schedules. The practicum course takes place in the public schools. Chosen licensure endorsements and graduate certificates can be embedded into the Special Education program, which received national recognition from the Council for Exceptional Children.

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Application Deadlines

  • Spring: November 1
  • Summer: April 15
  • Fall: July 1


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  • More courses are required for initial licensure or added endorsements or certificates.
  • A practicum is required at a designated school location.

 

Licensure Options

While earning your master's degree, you can choose to embed coursework required for:

 

Do You Need a Teaching License?

See the Special Education Initial Licensure program.

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Pay In-State Tuition

 

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.

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