Master of Education in Special Education

Dallas Baptist University

The M.Ed. in Special Education is a 36-hour degree program that prepares the student with knowledge, understanding, and abilities in the field of special education, EC-12. The specializations offered within the M.Ed. in Special Education offer students specific knowledge, leadership skills, and strategies to equip their students for success. At the completion of the program, which includes preparation for success on the state certification exam, students are prepared to begin a career as an lifelong educator. The M.Ed. in Special Education first introduces students to multiple disabilities and other health impairments, then goes into detail on how to assess, plan, carry out individual education plans, and evaluate student growth. Students are supported throughout their program with frequent contact from their professors and later in practicum courses and internships from professional mentors. Students experience relationships that model successful special education. Educators and specialists meet with their students and families, as well as in collaboration and networking with other educators.

Dorothy M. Bush College of Education