Initial Teacher Certification, Special Education Pre K-12, M.Ed.
This course of study includes a background in psychology and pedagogy as well as the study of the knowledge and skills needed by special education teachers. Three credits of practicum are required prior to the supervised field experience. For the culminating experience, the student must spend a semester, or a minimum of 14 weeks, full-time in a special education classroom, supervised by Holy Family University School of Education faculty.
What Can I Do with this Degree?
- Accelerated Program
This Accelerated Degree Program is designed to provide individuals, who have undergraduate degrees in fields other than education, the opportunity to pursue a career in teaching special education in grades PK-12. While earning a Master of Education degree, students also meet Pennsylvania state requirements for Special Education PK-12 teacher certification.
Program Information
- Degree Awarded
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- Master of Education
- Program Type
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- Certification
- Program Location
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- Blended
- Online
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