One of the leading universities in the nation for the study of education is Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing, MI. "U.S. News & World Report" ranked the MSU program among the Top 20 for all education programs nationwide.
Michigan State is one of the few top-rated universities to offer a special education degree online. Students can receive a master of arts degree through the MSU College of Education. Michigan State offers several areas of specialization, such as: behavioral management; transitional education; technology and literacy in special education; working with exceptional children; classroom psychology and discipline; development of attitudes conducive to learning and educating students that exhibit challenging behavioral patterns.
Michigan State University
College of Education
118 Erickson Hall
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-355-1825
educ.msu.edu
Regis University, a leader in online education, is a second option for students that wish to pursue a degree in special education online. Accredited by the North Central Association, Regis offers both bachelor's and master's degrees in special education through its online degree format. Regis offers students the opportunity to pursue a license to teach in Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada. Licensing is possible for grades K-12, and Regis offers further specializations within the special education field in areas such as working with autistic children.
Regis University
3333 Regis Blvd
Denver, CO 80221
303-458-4080
cps.regis.edu/SEC.php
Also accredited by the North Central Association, Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, is a third option for students seeking the master's degree in the field of special education. Students have the opportunity to receive licensure for grades K-12 and specialize in one of five areas: physical impairment, emotional disabilities, mental retardation, learning disabilities and health impairment. Courses offered include management and strategic instruction of children with special needs, strategies to teach students with mental retardation, assistive technology in special education and special education program development and funding.
Grand Canyon University
College of Education
3300 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
602-639-7500
coe.gcu.edu