Special Education Master's (K-12)

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
Students with disabilities need teachers who are skilled, compassionate, and ready to make an impact. This online master's degree in special education prepares you to be that difference-maker. Whether you're a licensed teacher wanting to add special education certification or someone with a bachelors degree aiming to start your teaching career, this program sets you up for success in the classroom.You'll dive into cutting-edge concepts from the Science of Learning and Science of Reading and get plenty of practice through virtual clinical experiences before taking on real-world classroom settings. These hands-on opportunities will build your confidence as you move through early clinical, advanced clinical, and student teaching experiences. By the end of your program, you'll be equipped to support K12 learners with a wide range of needs, from mild to moderate disabilities, and ready for licensure. You'll leave prepared to build inclusive classrooms where every student thrives.

Financial information

Total tuition

$27,815.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$3,130.00

Locations

Kent, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

3 Years

Length of training

Master

Award type

53

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

MAT

Education Prerequisites

Bachelor's Degree

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.