The Master of Arts degree in Special Education at Marshall University prepares educators for advanced roles in special education.
- Find out which of our academic programs is right for you.
- Meet some of our current students and hear about their favorite Marshall moments.
- Receive invitations to special events for future students.
- Get help with the application and enrollment process.
The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including advanced instructional strategies, assessment techniques, and legal and ethical issues in special education.
Students can choose from one of four areas of emphasis: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Mult-Categorical Special Education, Preschool Special Education, or Visually Impaired.
Two distinct pathways are available: the traditional route, tailored for individuals possessing a teaching license, and the non-traditional path, which accommodates candidates without a teaching license in select programs.
Special education is an in-demand field nationally. Our teacher candidates are generally offered teaching positions while in their field experiences, or often they have obtained the position and are going back to school to fulfill additional educational requirements.
- Behavioral interventionist
- Early intervention specialist
- Learning disabilities specialist
- Special education program coordinator
- Special education teacher