Saint Joseph’s University

Special Education Master’s Degree’s and Certificates – 100% Online

Empower your special education students with specialized teaching ability. The only program of its kind offered completely online, the online Master of Science in Education – Special Education from Saint Joseph’s University prepares you to effectively identify and help overcome learning disabilities for K-12 students. The program offers three concentrations and provides eligibility for special education certification in Pennsylvania, a credential that is recognized in most other states.

One of only sixteen programs recognized by the International Dyslexia Association.

Online Master’s Degrees in Special Education

The online master’s degree in special education prepares classroom educators, and individuals working in a special education context outside of the classroom, with the specialized skills and content knowledge needed to support individuals with disabilities.

Becoming an expert practitioner through advanced training enhances your employability and opens the door for new opportunities.

Available tracks include:

• Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration
  Prepares individuals to address the demands of challenging behaviors seen in Special Education settings. The courses are intended to prepare students for the BCBA certification exam.
• Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement
  Focuses on proper diagnosis and ongoing lesson delivery across the entire autism spectrum, with emphasis on skill development and behavioral modification.
• Special Education Certification
  Prepares you to help meet the needs of students with learning disabilities and other special needs.
• Wilson Reading System® Certification
  Teaches multi-sensory reading education for students in a variety of settings. One of the only online programs trusted to teach the Wilson Reading System®.

Other Graduate Education Degrees Offered:

• Master of Science in Education – Secondary Education
• Master of Science in Education – Secondary Education with Online Accelerated Teaching Certification 

Other Standalone Certifications Offered:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement
• Autism Studies Certificate (Post-baccalaureate)
• Certificate of Proficiency in Autism Studies
• Instructional Technology Specialist Certification
• Pennsylvania PK-12 Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Certification
• Special Education Certification
• Wilson Reading System® Certification