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#2 Online Master's in Special Education1
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Why Choose the University of Kansas?
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Learn from faculty who are demonstrated leaders and innovators in the field of special education.
Short-term commitment, 100% online.
Graduate with a master’s in as few as two years, a graduate certificate in less than a year, and a licensure endorsement in less than two years. Experience a flexible program designed for full-time, working educators.
* Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) in special education with an emphasis in autism
* Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) in special education with an emphasis in high incidence disabilities
* Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) in special education with an emphasis in secondary special education and transition
1. Retrieved on March 14, 2025 from usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-kansas-155317/rankings
2. Retrieved on January 2, 2023, from teacher.org/topic/teacher-salary-what-to-expect/
Why earn KU’s #2-ranked online graduate degree in special education?1
Impact your community.
Earn a degree that helps you motivate change across your school community.
The collaborative Jayhawk Nation alumni network of fellow educators.
Join KU’s Jayhawk Nation and soar alongside a collaborative network of leading educators and colleagues when you enroll as an online student at the University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences.
Gain directly applicable skills and tools you can use to succeed in special education.
Gain the necessary tools, tips, and resources to bridge theory and practice as you evolve your education skillset to improve outcomes for learners with disabilities and set yourself up to earn more.2
Sydney C. '20
"This is the place to be if you want to build a caring community, and be truly knowledgeable, and feel like you have a solid foundation in education."
M.S.E. in Special Education: High Incidence Disabilities
Graduate Certificate: Autism
Master's or graduate certificate in autism
Master's or licensure endorsement in high incidence disabilities (HI)
Master's or graduate certificate in secondary special education and transition
Graduate certificate in leadership in special and inclusive education
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Engaging, immersive online learning experiences and technologies.
Experience KU’s standalone interactive online learning environment supported by leading-edge classroom technologies including Jayhawkville, KU's immersive online school district.
Rigorous online course content taught by experienced, in-the-field faculty.
KU’s online courses are every bit as challenging as on-ground programming and are designed and delivered by highly reputable research faculty with real-world experience to back up their expert pedagogy.
U.S. News & World Report's #1 Online Master's in Special Education1
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