Vanderbilt University is a private school located in Nashville, Tennessee. The Department of Special Education consistently ranks in the top-tier for special education graduate programs. In 2010, the university ranked first in the nation for special education on the U.S. News and World Report list. The school specializes in research and practice and has an excellent teaching reputation, the school's website states. The school offers a special education master's degree for students who hold bachelor degrees in related fields. Students can specialize in Severe Disabilities, Early Childhood, High and Low Incidence Disabilities and Visual Disabilities. The school also offers a Doctorate in Special Education.
Vanderbilt University
2100 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN 37203-5233
615-936-0323
peabody.vanderbilt.edu
The University of Kansas, a public university, is located in Lawrence. The school features a top-tier School of Education that earned the second best spot on U.S. News and World Report's best special education graduate program list in 2010. The Special Education department is affiliated with research centers such as the Center for Research on Learning and the Beach Center on Disability. Students can work toward a Special Education Master's degree with emphasis in High and Low Incidence Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Deaf Education and Secondary Special Education and Transition Services. The school also offers a Doctor of Education program.
University of Kansas
1502 Iowa St.
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
785-864-2700
soe.ku.edu/specialedu
Located in Gainesville is the University of Florida, a public school with an excellent Special Education Department. The department ranked fourth in the country on U.S. News and World Report's 2010 list. For students who did not complete their undergraduate work at the University of Florida, as well as inservice teachers, they can study within the traditional master's program. Students who complete their bachelor's at the university can enter the Proteach Master's program. These students can choose from the Unified Early Childhood or Unified Elementary. After completion, students are recommended for certification in special education.
University of Florida
P.O. Box 114000
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-392-1365
education.ufl.edu
The University of Oregon, located in Eugene, is about two hours south of Portland. The university features the third best special education graduate program in 2010 in the country, according to the U.S. News and World Report website. Within the College of Education, the Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences offers students master's and doctorate degrees in Communication Disorders and Sciences, Early Intervention, School Psychology and Special Education. The programs aim to increase the quality of life for children with disabilities, as well as their parents. With these degrees, students can work in clinical or educational settings.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403
541-346-1000
education.uoregon.edu