Special Education - Customization - Drexel University Online

Special Education - Customization from Drexel University Online is a Online Master Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Preparing teaching professionals to take on the challenges facing today's diverse students The Master of Science in Special Education program seeks to produce professionals who are equipped with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and competencies they will need to meet the needs of students at risk for and with disabilities in multiple settings. The program is a flexible, convenient part-time graduate program consisting of 49.5 credits: 31.5 credits in Core Special Education Certification courses, 12 credits in concentration courses, and 6 credits in research. Customization Students who already posses a special education certification or who are not interested in obtaining a special education certification but want to enhance their skills in specific special education topic areas may choose to take two of the concentrations (24 credits) and 18 credits of their choosing from the special education certification core in addition to completing the research courses. Degree Features and Benefits * Convenience - A flexible, completely online degree program that fits easily into your busy work and personal schedule. * Quality - One of "America's Best Graduate Schools 2010" preparing today's educators. With a Master of Science in Special Education from Drexel University, you will be successfully equipped to enter or advance in this exciting and highly rewarding career field. * Accredited - Fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Drexel University's teacher education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education . * Interactivity - Drexel's highly interactive e-Learning method allows extensive interaction with faculty and other classmates in your cohort. The School of Education 's Mission: The School of Education at Drexel University seeks to enrich knowledge and practice related to lifespan learning, based on the best and most current research and practices, through our unique emphasis on creativity, problem solving and application of the latest technologies to learning. Graduate Education Non-Matricuated Option Do you need continuing education requirements, Act 48 credits, or just looking for professional development and only want to take a couple of classes? Learn more about our non-matriculated option. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.