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Special education student

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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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

 

 

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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.

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