Special Education Programs

Introduction

The Department of Special Education offers four degree programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral level. The BS Inclusive and Special Education program will launch in fall 2026. The MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, Disability, and Diversity in Urban Society degree prepares individuals to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) with the skills to work effectively with marginalized populations. The MEd Special Education program prepares those new to teaching, current teachers seeking expertise in special education and current special educators seeking advanced endorsements. The PhD Special Education program prepares researchers, school leaders and higher education faculty advocating for children with special education needs nationwide.

Degree Programs

BS Inclusive and Special Education

Our new program will launch in fall 2026.
MEd Special Education

The MEd in Special Education prepares graduates to work with people with disabilities, diverse in strengths, ages (5-21), and teaching and learning in educational and community settings, and schools.
MS in ABA

Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, Disability, and Diversity in Urban Society
PhD Special Education

The PhD Special Education program prepares researchers, school leaders and higher education faculty advocating for children with special education needs nationwide.