Make a difference–become a highly qualified Special Education teacher. WGU's online master's degree in special education will enhance your teaching talents and enable you to teach students with mild to moderate cross–categorical disabilities. The program is specifically designed for already–licensed teachers who seek endorsement in special education and a master's degree. The course of study integrates best practices in special education, instructional design, and development of graduate–level research abilities.
Earn more, too. Teachers with a master's degree earn on average over $10,000 more per year than those with only a bachelor's degree. By taking advantage of WGU's competency-based academic approach and affordable tuition, your master's in special education is a great investment in your future.
A Program Overview
The online special education master's degree consists of three domains of study and completion of a capstone project.
The domain of study is:
Instructional Design and Performance Improvement
Research Fundamentals
Special Education
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education.
"Western Governors University has raised the bar of excellence," said Dr. John Flores, CEO of USDLA.
"We are truly honored by WGU's contributions to the distance learning industry."
TIME Magazine Article
WGU’s competency-based model continues to receive accolades, with our most recent recognition in a TIME magazine article,
“Go Western, Young Man”.
Your success at WGU is based on what you know and what you can do. Our carefully designed assessments give you the opportunity to prove you have the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed.
