The Department of Human Development and Child Studies offers special education programs at the graduate level only. Options include:

Are you looking for initial certification?

• M.A.T. in K–12 Special Education — concentrations included Emotional Impairment (EI) and Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

Are you currently a certified teacher looking for a master’s degree and endorsement?

• M.Ed. in Special Education with ASD Concentration
• M.Ed. in Special Education with EI Concentration
• M.Ed. in Special Education with SLD Concentration

Are you currently a certified teacher looking for endorsement only?

• Certificate (Endorsement) in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
• Certificate in Autism for Multiple Disciplines
• Certificate (Endorsement) in Emotional Impairment (EI)
• Certificate (Endorsement) in Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)

Are you interested in becoming a BCBA?

• M.Ed. in Special Education with ABA Concentration
• Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

All graduate certificates in special education are now financial aid-eligible.