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M.S. in Special Education
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Together We Make the Difference
The Master of Science degree program in special educationĀ is a single degree program offering practicing educators and those intending to enter the teaching profession the opportunity to design a program of study to meet their interests and teacher licensure needs in the area of special education.
Program Options
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Why Choose Radford?
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Flexibility
Jumping into your career or already have your teaching license? Choose between a licensure or non-licensure degree.
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Expand Job Opportunities
Across the United States, school systems face a critical shortage of highly qualified teachers in special education.
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World-Class Faculty
Learn from graduate faculty members from the best academic programs in the country.
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Program Goals
- Develop professionals who can work effectively with infants, children and youth with disabilities
- Ensure their academic and personal success through collaboration with families, general educators and other team members, andĀ
- Advocate for children, families and the profession to improve the quality of life for all children.
Gain Knowledge and Skills In
- Characteristics
- Assessment and evaluation
- Understanding and application of service delivery
- Curriculum and instruction
- IEP/IFSP development and monitoring
- Transition
- Proactive classroom management
- Positive behavior support
- Collaboration and teamwork
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