Master of Arts in Education
Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
Full Master’s Program
*per credit hour for Spring 2026
Cert./Endorsement Only
*per credit hour for Spring 2026
Doctoral Program
*per credit hour for Spring 2026
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Most courses completed in 8 weeks
Graduate transfer credits considered
For
Teachers who want to earn a Master of Arts Education with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement. Candidates must be in possession of a CEAS or Standard initial teaching license in P3/K6/K12 to be considered. A CE does not meet the requirements for this program.
What You Learn
- This program will prepare you to create a classroom setting that is inclusive, compassionate, and fosters a community of support for learners with disabilities. By learning skills and knowledge such as behavioral observation methods, evidence-based practices for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities, and ethics and professional standards, you’ll become equipped with the understanding necessary to help teach and improve the lives of uniquely-abled students.
- You’ll learn how to support positive behavior, promote inclusivity, help ease the transition into adulthood, and more. You will also gain a deep knowledge of current laws and technologies that affect special education and how to design curricula in inclusive environments. Discover how to help maximize the potential of uniquely-abled learners to create and sustain independence in their lives and make meaningful gains.
- Felician strives to produce leaders that will help transition the world of education into the future by integrating social awareness into innovative curricula that make the most of current technology, trends, and learning models–all of which help serve students who learn differently.
How You Learn
Courses are offered in both an asynchronous and synchronous online format with weekly evening Zoom classes determined by each professor. Typically, students take one course at a time, taking two, eight-week courses each semester (Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters).
Career Outcomes
Prepares you to teach individuals classified with disabilities.
Degree Requirements
This is a tentative course schedule and is subject to change. You will receive your specific course schedule upon acceptance. For a transfer credit review, please refer to Step 9 of the admissions checklist.
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDU 506 | Learning and Development for Students with and without Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 625 | Classroom Management and Positive Behavioral Support | 3 |
| EDU 662 | Reading Diagnosis and Remediation for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 671 | Supporting the Success of the Uniquely-Abled Learner | 3 |
| EDU 630 | Moderate to Profound Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 667 | Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology | 3 |
| EDU 658 | Understanding Special Populations and Building Collaborative Relationships | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
