MA in Special Education
Take your teaching degree to the next level.
As a teacher, you make a difference every day. Educators empower students to overcome challenges, embrace their strengths and reach their full potential. Our online Master of Arts in Special Education provides an opportunity to increase that impact — building a future where every student can thrive.
- The Alma College M.A. in Special Education is for licensed educators and teachers who wish to add a learning disabilities endorsement to their teaching certificate.
- Our program is approved by the Michigan Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission.
- A flexible program for working educators that allows you to pursue your professional goals and continue to contribute to the classroom..
- Experience wrap-around support which includes guidance from an Alma College faculty mentor.
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Take your teaching degree to the next level.
As a teacher, you make a difference every day. Educators empower students to overcome challenges, embrace their strengths and reach their full potential. Our online Master of Arts in Special Education provides an opportunity to increase that impact — building a future where every student can thrive.
- The Alma College M.A. in Special Education is for licensed educators and teachers who wish to add a learning disabilities endorsement to their teaching certificate.
- Our program is approved by the Michigan Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission.
- A flexible program for working educators that allows you to pursue your professional goals and continue to contribute to the classroom..
- Experience wrap-around support which includes guidance from an Alma College faculty mentor.
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Not sure where to begin? We’re here to help you every step of the way.
Our team is glad to answer your questions and walk you through the application and financial aid process. If you’re not sure if the program is right for you, contact the program director or check out the FAQ’s to help you better understand your motivations and goals.
Submit an Alma College Application
Submit an Alma College Application
Submit an Alma College Application
- Send undergraduate transcripts which show a 3.0 GPA in an education-related major to admissions@alma.edu.
- Students under a 3.0 GPA will be considered on an individual basis by the faculty review committee based on academic and professional experience.
- Provide a proof of your teacher certification.
There is no application fee.
The application deadline for this program is May 1, 2024.
Meet the Faculty
Meet the Faculty
Meet the Faculty
At Alma, you’ll benefit from close faculty mentorship. Find out more about your professors.
About the program
About the program
About the program
- Attend virtual classes on weekends, where you’ll connect with your instructors and cohort
- Assignments can be completed during evenings and weekends
Upon graduating you’ll learn how to:
- Harness evidence-based practices
- Provide instruction to students with unique learning needs
- Equips certified teachers to serve students across the special education spectrum
- Supervise support staff in your classrooms
Program Expectations
- All master’s courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- If the candidate has taken special education courses at the graduate level, an evaluation of credits will occur, and a possible course substitution will be allowed.
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees
Learn more about the cost of attendance for the MA in Special Education program.
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Student & Alumni Spotlights
No one describes the Alma experience better than those living it. Explore their stories, in their own words, below.
Because the classes are virtual, it allows me to work full time and pursue this degree while working as a teacher. The professors are really helpful and flexible as they know we are all teaching full time!
Because the classes are virtual, it allows me to work full time and pursue this degree while working as a teacher. The professors are really helpful and flexible as they know we are all teaching full time!