Special Education (M.Ed.)
In addition to the main campus, this program is also offered at:
Maryland, like the rest of the nation, is experiencing a critical shortage of special education teachers. The Master of Education in special education is an applied professional program that addresses the urgent educational needs of communities nationwide. The degree program is designed for professionally certified teachers seeking advanced degrees and the professional skills required to teach students with disabilities. The program emphasizes collaboration and consultation, translation of effective instruction, assessment, management research into practice, and cross-categorical rather than disability-specific approaches.
Students may select one of two tracks within the degree program. Select the link to read more about each program:
- Certification Track – This is an initial certification in special education. If you currently hold a teaching license, at the completion of this program you will be eligible to receive an endorsement in special education. This track provides the skill development and knowledge base established nationally and meets the course requirements for certification by the Maryland State Department of Education.
- Teacher as Leader Track – This program is currently being revised. Students interested are encouraged to contact the program director.
- Towson University also offers a Special Education track in the Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program. MAT is a program designed for individuals who have earned an undergraduate degree in a field other than education.
College of Education
Hawkins Hall, Room 304
Phone: 410-704-2570
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Towson University’s graduate programs in education have been ranked in the 2011 education rankings of U.S. News & World Report.
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