Online Master of Education in Special Education
Broaden your special education experience
Fully online classes
Supportive faculty
Small classes
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- Duration 1 year
- Cost per credit $866
- Credit Hours 34
Program Benefits
- No application fee
- Test scores are not required
- Two start dates per year
- Financial aid available
Pursue your passion and advance in special education
You’ve found your calling in special education, but are you prepared to advance? From here, you can.
Confident and compassionate teachers — the kind of teachers Brenau has a reputation for graduating — continually find themselves highly sought after by school systems throughout Georgia. Our online special education master’s degree helps you advance in several career paths, such as special education and administration.
Go further in rewarding special education careers
The online master’s degree in special education program develops and enhances leading-edge skills among practicing teachers. Once you graduate, you can boost your salary as a special education teacher in an elementary, middle or high school. You can also become a clinical case supervisor, educational diagnostician, rehabilitation counselor and more.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be 35,900 job openings for special education teachers from 2023 to 2033.1
Career OutlookA comprehensive special education degree
12 core courses
34 total credit hours
In addition to core coursework in the field, the online master’s degree in special education has one area of content concentration, autism, which is built into the program.
Course spotlights
- SE 702 Nature & Needs of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- SE 704 Seminar in Special Education: Supervision and Trends
- ED 770 Advanced Curriculum Development & Analysis of Teaching
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No test scores required
No application fee
The online Master of Education in Special Education offers two start dates per year. With no application fee, you can apply risk-free.
To apply to Brenau’s online M.Ed. in Special Education, you’ll need:
| Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and PSC level 4 certification in Special Education |
| Official transcripts for all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions |
| Copy of updated professional resume/curriculum vitae |
| Copy of current teaching certificate |
We strive to make your education affordable
$866 per credit hour
Financial aid available
By choosing Brenau, you’re investing in a degree that will further your career. Along with affordable tuition, this program is eligible for financial aid.
Tuition DetailsWhat you’ll learn
The coursework in the online special education degree program is taught by faculty who listen to the concerns and needs of teachers in practice. We continually update the curriculum to reflect today’s teaching environments.
Program outcomes
With Brenau’s online master’s degree in special education, you can:
- Plan, implement and evaluate teaching practices intended for special needs learners.
- Become more confident and compassionate as you help students persist toward their educational goals.
- Reflect on your and your students’ growth as you set short- and long-term goals.
- Increase your potential employment options and career advancement opportunities.
About our dedicated, supportive faculty
Faculty members at Brenau are dedicated to helping you succeed. Most classes feature a small student-to-faculty ratio, so you can get to know your professors and their unique areas of expertise. As you broaden your professional network, you’ll have the mentorship and support of our faculty throughout your program.
Online learning
At Brenau, you will learn in small classes, which gives you plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive one-on-one support from your professors. With flexible scheduling and online delivery, we make education fit into your busy life. Our programs respond to the needs of today’s students, so you’ll receive the education you need to become a leader who makes a difference. From here, you can.
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The first step is to start your online application. Contact the admissions office with any questions about your application.
By acquiring your master’s degree in special education online, you can boost your salary as a special education teacher in an elementary, middle or high school. You can also become a clinical case supervisor, educational diagnostician, rehabilitation counselor and more. Review the careers page for further information about your career options.
Brenau University has offered online coursework in other majors for more than 20 years, and we have offered the Master of Education in Special Education online since 2014. You can review the full curriculum page for more information.
You can complete the program in three semesters. To see the curriculum, view our curriculum page.
Tuition is $866 per credit hour. You’ll need to complete 34 credit hours for a total estimated tuition of $29,444. You can review all costs on our tuition page.
Source
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Special Education Teachers.” April 18, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/special-education-teachers.htm.