Early Intervention - Early Childhood Special Education: Leads to state certification as a Teacher of Children with Disabilities (birth to age five).The master’s concentrations are (Click the links for more information on our entirely online M.Ed. will complete an individually designed program of study. Students can choose one of four concentrations or do an individually designed program in consultation with a faculty advisor. degrees in special education require at least 36 credit hours. We offer a mix of synchronous and asynchronous classes. Our graduate program in special education at the University of Maine is delivered entirely online to meet the busy schedule of working educators.
A graduate degree in special education can lead to opportunities for career advancement, including positions as lead teachers, coaches and special education directors. To be successful in the special education programs, graduate students must have access to children with disabilities or be working as special education teachers to fulfill program requirements.
We also offer an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree that goes beyond the master’s level and can serve as a good introduction to graduate research in the field of special education.
Our graduates apply best practices to address the needs of students in inclusive, general-education learning environments. Understanding a child’s needs is essential to ensure that he or she receives the proper attention, assistance and intervention to succeed in school. A master’s degree (M.Ed.) in special education from the University of Maine provides graduates with an understanding of how to apply current evidence-based practices in PreK-12 classrooms for children with special needs.
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