The Master of Arts Degree in Special Education is designed for the licensed educator who desires to become an accomplished special education teacher as well as earn an Illinois* LBS1 endorsement.
DurationThe Master of Arts Degree in Special Education is designed for the licensed educator who desires to become an accomplished special education teacher as well as earn an Illinois* LBS1 endorsement. This program is designed to provide teachers interested in special education the knowledge and skills to work in a continuum of special education services (e.g., self-contained through inclusive). Graduates will be prepared to demonstrate competency and proficiency as a special education teacher regarding state and national special education standards (2020), informed by Individualized General Curriculum and Individualized Independence Curriculum standards (CEC, 2015).
Emphasis on methods, assistive technology, and assessment for the following learners with disabilities' access needs includes: learning disabilities, social/emotional disabilities (internationally known as, and otherwise known as, emotional/behavioral disorders), intellectual disabilities /cognitive disabilities (internationally known and formerly known as, mental retardation), physical disabilities, autism, multiple disabilities, other health impairment, and traumatic brain injury. The endorsement is designed for K-12 teachers: the LBS1 endorsement is issued for Kindergarten through age 22 on the student’s existing Illinois Professional Educator License.
*The LBS1 Endorsement requires Illinois licensure. Students with out-of-state licensure are welcome to enroll in the MA Special Education program, but are not eligible for the Illinois LBS1 Endorsement. Questions regarding reciprocity by state should be directed towards the student’s state of licensure, or ISBE.net (Illinois State Board of Education).
Learning Objectives
This program will enable candidates to:
Build and strengthen a theoretical understanding of the foundations of special education.
Increase knowledge and skills in evidenced-based assessment methods, curriculum, instructional design and practice.
Examine issues of the continuum of special education services, inclusion and least restrictive environment, special education educational systems, and special education policy and law.
Apply strategies and skills developed in coursework through practicum experiences.
Conduct research to answer questions related to special education practices and successfully meeting the needs of all learners.
Concordia University Chicago is a Lutheran university where the Gospel lives and forms our students, a place where students engage important questions and a place where students discover their vocations. Our goal, is to help students discover their God-given talents and gifts and help them determine how best to carry these talents out into the world to serve others.
As a private, liberal-arts-based university, our vibrant, engaging academic community is designed to help students reach their full potential. CUC cultivates within each of its students the ideals of a Christian life with Jesus Christ at the center of all they do. Within that framework, our students seek greater meaning in their vocations as they pursue ways to serve the greater good and mature in their faith.
Founded in 1864 as Addison Lutheran Teachers Seminary, today CUC is a comprehensive university with more than 6,000 full-time students enrolled in baccalaureate, master's and doctoral study. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), the University is one of eight colleges and universities that are part of a nationwide Concordia University System.
Prepares licensed teachers to identify and champion the strengths and assets of children with differing abilities. Graduates are equipped with the most impactful and effective skills for leading inclusive classrooms
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a major in Special Education consists of course work in special education and a cognate or minor, depending upon the program of study.
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.
Across the nation, the demand for teachers is high — and in the realm of special education, the need is critical. Throughout this innovative program, you will build practical skills in evidence-based techniques so that you can support diverse students in a range of educational settings.
The Master of Science in Special Education Program at Southwest Minnesota State University offers programming for initial teaching license, as well as options for Tier 3 or 4 teachers seeking to add Special Education.
About Coursetakers.com
Coursetakers.com is more than a decade old course aggregator and Online course platform that helps students find courses and compare course prices from Training providers in the USA, by just submitting their inquiry through the website. Coursetakers also helps Institutes, Universities and Online Instructors market their courses, gain leads and get more students to enroll into their courses.
© 2025 coursetakers.com All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions of use | Privacy Policy
Online
USA
UK
India
UAE
South Africa
Canada
New Zealand
Australia
Malaysia
Singapore
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
Jordan