Teaching, Learning and Leadership, MS - Online

Special Education

Why study Special Education online through OSU?

The master’s degree in Teaching, Learning and Leadership with an option in Special Education is designed to train and equip educators who work with students with disabilities across a variety of K-12 educational settings. Our graduates have the foundational knowledge and skills needed to work with children with disabilities by addressing academic, communication, social, behavioral and adaptive skills. We prepare educators who value diversity, life-long learning and advocate for quality educational opportunities for all students.

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Option Details

Option: Special Education

Department: School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences

College: Education and Human Sciences

Available At: OSU Online

Degree

Master of Science in Teaching, Learning and Leadership

Contact

Brandi Davis Graduate CoordinatorTeaching, Learning and Educational Sciences

stlesgc@okstate.edu

Format

This 100-percent online degree program is delivered through Canvas, OSU’s online learning platform. The program follows a suggested summer-start, two-year accelerated completion sequence in which students take two courses per semester. This can be modified if needed.

Curriculum

Program curriculum addresses the principles of special education, positive behavior interventions and supports and applied behavior analysis. Coursework preview:

Models of Instruction in the Inclusive Class
Improving Literacy Skills of Individuals with Disabilities
Compliance, Planning & Instruction in Special Education
Transition into Adulthood for Individuals with Disabilities

Characteristics & Teaching Methods for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Characteristics of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Assessing Students with Disabilities
Classroom & Behavior Management
Culturally Responsive Teaching in Special Education

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Course information

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Admissions

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis each semester, with the following deadlines:

Fall - January 15
Spring - September 15

To apply to the Teaching, Learning and Leadership - option in Special Education, MS program, complete the following:

Graduate College application
Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Current resume/vita
Personal goal statement (500 words)
Two letters of recommendation

Cost

Oklahoma State University offers an affordable single rate for graduate students in online degree and certificate programs.

Cost details for in-state, online graduate students
Cost details for out-of-state online graduate students

Scholarships - College of Education and Human Sciences

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The federal TEACH Grant Program may provide up to $4,000 a year to aid students seeking degrees in high-needs fields and who meet specific eligibility requirements. Students must sign an Agreement to Serve and acknowledge that if the terms are not fulfilled, the grant will be converted to a loan that must be repaid.