Special Education Graduate Programs

Make a difference where it matters most. Special education professionals play a critical role in expanding opportunities, removing barriers, and transforming outcomes for individuals with diverse learning needs鈥攁nd 蘑菇短视频is here to help you take the next step.

蘑菇短视频 offers a range of fully online graduate programs in Special Education designed to meet you where you are鈥攚hether you鈥檙e entering the field for the first time, advancing your teaching career, or building specialized expertise. With flexible course delivery and pathways tailored to your goals, you can grow professionally while continuing to work and serve your community.

Our programs combine high-quality instruction with real-world application, preparing you to support learners across a variety of settings. From initial licensure pathways to advanced degrees and specialized certificates鈥攊ncluding autism and gifted education鈥擶CU provides options that are both accessible and affordable, without compromising on impact or rigor.

No matter where you鈥檙e starting, you鈥檒l find a program that aligns with your goals鈥攁nd a community committed to helping you succeed.

Whether you鈥檙e just starting your journey in special education or looking to grow in your career, 蘑菇短视频offers a pathway designed to meet your goals.

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I鈥檓 new to teaching or changing careers

Explore the MAT in Special Education or Certification Programs

If you鈥檙e not currently licensed but want to become a special education teacher, you have fully online, flexible options to select the program that best matches your timeline and goals.

Our Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education (General Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum) leads to recommendation for a K-12 NC teaching license in special education in phase I and a recommendation for an advanced teaching license and master鈥檚 degree conferral upon completion of phase II.

Our Post Baccalaureate Certificates in Special Education lead to recommendation for a K-12 NC Special Education license:

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I鈥檓 a licensed teacher ready to advance my career

Explore the MAEd in Special Education

If you鈥檙e currently teaching and want to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills, or increase your earning potential, the MAEd in Special Education is designed for you.

Advanced licensure pathways in multiple concentration areas
Embedded National Board Certification support

I want to specialize or add new expertise

Explore Graduate Certificates and Add-On Licensure Options

Build targeted skills to meet emerging needs in education and beyond.

Interprofessional Certificate in Autism: Learn to support individuals with autism through collaborative, team-based approaches
AIG (Gifted) Add-On Licensure: Expand your ability to serve advanced and creative learners

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I want advanced training without pursuing licensure

Explore the Educational Studies (Non-licensure) Option

The MAED in Special Education: Educational Studies pathway is ideal for professionals working in education, nonprofits, or human services who want graduate-level preparation without teacher licensure.

Flexible pathway aligned with multiple career settings
Focus areas in mild to moderate disabilities, severe to profound disabilities, or gifted, creative, and innovative