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Online Special Education Programs

Position yourself for a rewarding career helping exceptional learners thrive with an online special education degree. The experienced faculty of this CAEP-accredited program will prepare you with cutting-edge practices designed for students with exceptionalities.

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Norfolk State University Online Program Advantages:

  • 100 percent online format makes this program ideal for paraprofessionals aspiring to earn initial teacher certification and grow as a professional educator.
  • Affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition puts your special education career goals within reach without breaking your budget.
  • Multiple start dates and seven-week courses help you reach your professional goals faster and on your schedule.
  • Supportive faculty with classroom experience are invested in your success – and the success of your future students.

Which online program is right for you?

GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Arts in Special Education with a concentration in General Curriculum K-12

As few as 18 months Duration
39 Credit Hours
$18,096* Total Tuition

Earn your K–12 special education teaching license online with Norfolk State University’s CAEP-accredited M.A. in Special Education, General Curriculum concentration. Designed for working adults and long-term substitutes on a path to licensure, this accelerated program features seven-week, asynchronous courses you can complete in as few as 18 months. Build the skills to write IEPs, apply evidence-based strategies and collaborate with educators and families while learning in a supportive, culturally responsive HBCU environment committed to your success. By earning this graduate degree in special education, you may also qualify for tuition assistance and salary increases.*

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All teacher education programs at Norfolk State University are approved by the Virginia Department of Education and accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

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