Master’s Degrees in Special Education

With a master’s in special education from Bank Street, you’ll be prepared to meet the needs of students with a wide range of developmental variations, including those from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and linguistic backgrounds.

At Bank Street, we’re for educators who believe that education is the practice of the possible; who want their work to advance the common good; who see teaching and learning as expressions of justice. Whether you’re a current or aspiring special educator, you’ll learn how to tailor instruction techniques to meet the needs of each student in specialized settings and provide them with the resources to make progress in both school and life.

As a grad student here, you’ll learn how to design accessible curricula and differentiated learning experiences for children while partnering with families and other school professionals to help them realize their full potential. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to thrive as a model teacher or similar professional in general, inclusion, and/or special education settings. 

Bank Street believes that a great education is guided by great teachers—teachers who have a deep understanding of child development, draw on proven practices, and adapt to each student’s strengths—and that is what you’ll become here. Join our community today.