Online Special Education Degree
Master of Education (MEd), PK-12 certification
Credits
42
Avg. Completion Time
2-3 years (full-time)
Delivery Method
Online
Why Earn an MEd in Special Education Degree Through LBC | Capital?
If you have a passion for working with students across the learning spectrum, consider earning a master’s degree in Special Education. This online program is design for busy working professionals while still focusing on deep engagement with faculty and fellow students.
Our Master of Education: Special Education program prepares certified teachers to engage with students with a variety of special needs – from students with Down Syndrome, ADHD, behavioral disorders, emotional disorders, learning disabilities and more – to achieve their greatest potential. Learn how to create effective IEPs (individualized education plans), manage student behaviors, teach effectively and collaborate with other professionals and families. After being taught by master teachers with years of experience in special education, you’ll graduate equipped and prepared to make a difference in the lives of students with special needs.
Course Length
8 weeks, a few courses are 16 weeks
Residency Requirement
There is no residency requirement. To help build community students have the opportunity to participate in a weekly 30-60 minute Zoom session with their professor and fellow students.
Capstone Requirement
There is no capstone requirement.
Program Cost & Financial Aid
Transfer Agreement
Transfer in up to 9 graduate level credits with a grade of B or higher.
License, Certification, Credential Information
Certification PK-12
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Special Education Program Plan
Master of Education (MEd) (42 Credits)
Biblical & Theological Course 3 Credits
MEd Core Courses 15 Credits
Special Education Courses 24 Credits
View the Academic Catalog for the complete curriculum plan, course descriptions and complete program details.
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What makes the LBC | Capital online Special Education program unique?
Our online program meets the needs of professional teachers already working in the field. The mission of the Education Department at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School guides our thinking and practice. We exist to prepare and disciple teachers to be relevant, relational and reflective practitioners who think biblically and impact the educational community. When you earn your MEd from LBC | Capital, you will experience:
- Knowledgeable, compassionate faculty who teach and mentor
- Opportunities to develop your research skills
- Field placements to hone your skills
- Enriched practice through the lens of a biblical worldview
What are career paths with a MEd in Special Education?
The Masters of Education will prepare you for a wide range of service and/or ministry contexts. Here is a sampling of careers in which our MEd alumni serve:
- Special Education Teacher at a public school
- Special Education Teacher at a private school
In this Special Education program, students will…
- Demonstrate ability as a Special Education teacher.
- Understand their identity as a teacher and leader.
- Lead within the classroom, school and larger educational community.
- Reflect on practice and make evidence-based decisions.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues, families and the community.
- Think and live through the lens of a biblical worldview.
Course Plan
The following is the proposed schedule for the Special Education Master’s degree program.
| Course Title | Year | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPE 501 (1) Assessment & Special Ed Processes | One | Fall | 3 |
| EDU 526 (2) Diagnostic Reading Assessment | One | Fall | 3 |
| SPE 503 (prereq 501) (1) Teaching Students with LD & ID | One | Spring | 3 |
| SPE 504 (prereq 501) (2) Teaching Students with Low Inc. | One | Spring | 3 |
| EDU 550 (1) Socio-cultural Perspective | One | Summer | 3 |
| SPE 502 (prereq 501) (1) Meeting Needs with Autism | One | Summer | 3 |
| EDU 519 (1) Foundations & Frameworks | Two | Fall | 3 |
| EDU 560 (2) Teacher’s Life & Work | Two | Fall | 3 |
| SPE 505 (prereq 501,2,3,4)(2) Professionalism, Ethical Practice & Collaboration | Two | Spring | 3 |
| BTC 503 Foundations for Integration or BTC 504 Perspectives on Integration | Two | Spring | 3 |
| EDU 570 (prereq 505) Apprenticeship I* | Three | Fall | 3 |
| EDU 598 Seminar in Action Research* | Three | Fall | 3 |
| EDU 580/585 (prereq 570, 505) Apprenticeship II* | Three | Spring | 3 |
| EDU 599 (prereq 598) Project in Action Research* | Three | Spring | 3 |
* = 16 week courses
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