Special Education Master's Online (MSE Degree)

Special Education Master's Degree

Wayne State's fully online master’s degree in special education is designed to help professionals and districts meet the needs of students with exceptionalities and their families. There are three pathways that lead to an MSE in Special Education, as well as a non-degree option for endorsement:

Special Education Initial Certification: For students who do not currently hold a teaching certificate but wish to pursue initial certification as a special education generalist. View Benchmarks for Successful Advancement in Educator Preparation - MSE Special Education Certification.
Special Education Generalist Certification: For students who hold a current teaching certification in an area other than special education and want to add a special education subject endorsement at either the K-6 or 7-12 level; or for students who hold a current teaching certification in special education (K-6 or 7-12) and want to add the other subject endorsement level.
Special Education Advanced Study: For students who currently hold a teaching certification in special education and are seeking advanced study in special education at the same level as their initial certification.
Special Education Subject Endorsement (non-degree): For students who hold a current teaching certification in an area other than special education and want to add a special education subject endorsement at either the K-6 or 7-12 level; or for students who hold a current teaching certification in special education (K-6 or 7-12) and want to add the other subject endorsement level. This endorsement option does not lead to an MSE, but it can include undergraduate substitutions as approved by an advisor. It can also include up to five transfer courses from other institutions pending advisor approval.

Program Handbook

Fast Facts

Degrees offered: MSE

School: Education and Behavioral Sciences

Department: Educational Foundations and Leadership

Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Nebraska Department of Education

Licensing and Certification: Wayne State academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Nebraska. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska, please check that state's licensing board to determine their licensing requirements. Authorization may be required from them prior to beginning a clinical or field experience in that state. Learn more.

Admissions Criteria

1. Completed Admissions Application
2. Official Transcripts
3. Statement of Interest to the Dean
4. Recommendation Form

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Note for Admitted Students: All students admitted into the graduate special education program are required to purchase an Anthology Portfolio Subscription from the Wayne State College bookstore. (This subscription purchase is good for five years.)

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