WGU TEACHERS COLLEGE

Advance Your Teaching Career with a Special Education Master's Degree

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You can change lives, including your own.

Around the country there is a shortage of special education teachers, and you can do something about it. Whether you already have a bachelor's or master's in teaching or you're a paraprofessional with a bachelor's degree, this program can help you take the next step towards your future as a special education teacher.

This master's degree in teaching includes a simulated experience where you will meet with a special education student's parents, a principal, and other educators to get valuable hands-on experience.

Tuition you can afford. At $4,125 per six-month term, you won't find a better mix of quality and value.
Certification opportunities in any state. Our CAEP- and AAQEP-accredited programs are approved to prepare you for licensure wherever you live.
A faster path. The average time to earn a master's degree in teaching at WGU is 18 months!
Personalized support. We want you to be successful at WGU. Your faculty members have your back.

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Teaching, Special Education (K–12) – M.A.

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An online master's degree for aspiring teachers looking to further their...

An online master's degree for aspiring teachers looking to further their careers with a focus on K–12 special education.

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Time: 64% of students finish similar programs in 22 months.
Tuition: $4,125 per 6-month term.
Courses: 30 total courses in this program.

This program is ideal for students who already have a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching field and are looking to earn their initial teaching license.

Concepts included in this program:

Professional, Ethical and Legal Guidelines in Special Education
Management Strategies for Academic and Social Behavior
Assessment and Evaluation
Methods of Instruction and Intervention
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Find a rewarding career teaching students with diverse challenges and special learning abilities with this teaching master's degree.

Earn Your Degree for About Half the Cost of Other Universities*

You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!

WGU students pay about half the tuition* and end up with half the debt of the national average.**

Low, flat-rate tuition.
Graduate faster and with less debt.
Financial aid and scholarships available.
Online education with supportive faculty.
VA and military benefits accepted.
Great return on investment.
All course materials for a low, flat fee.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.

**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

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Program Mentors

Personally assigned to you from the day you enroll to the day you graduate, your Program Mentor is your faculty member. They will meet with you on a regular basis to provide program instruction, advice, coaching, support, goal-setting—and a healthy dose of cheerleading to make sure you’re celebrating the little and big wins along the way!

Instructors

Learning independently doesn’t mean learning on your own. Instructors are subject-matter experts who work with you regularly to help you with mastering course material. They tailor learning to your needs, and the type and intensity of instructional support you receive varies based on your performance in any particular course.

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One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.