Masters in Special Education Online
Advance Your Education While Enhancing Theirs
Discover a program designed to enhance and better the lives of all individuals with special needs through education, community awareness, and ecologically based service delivery.
Your dedication to meeting the individual needs of students distinguishes you as a different kind of leader. A leader who takes pride in organization, patience, and the ability to motivate students while understanding individualism and accepting differences. The University of Cincinnati’s Online Master of Education in Special Education can aid you in understanding student’s behavioral, social, and academic development, while helping them develop emotionally and interact effectively in social situations. Regionally and NCATE* accredited, this program is designed with working educators like you in mind. Choose from four convenient start dates, and enjoy all of the resources and support of a respected university, while never stepping foot on campus.
The Ideal Masters in Education Program for You and Your Students
Pursuing your Masters in Education speaks volumes to the dedication you have as teacher to your students and their success. UC’s unique cohort-based curriculum allows you to network with other teachers who enjoy the challenge of working with students with disabilities. Through this support and an engaging and comfortable learning environment, you will be able to earn your degree while gaining helpful insight on how to enhance your abilities in building meaningful relationships with your special needs students.
Masters Degree in Special Education Designed for You
- Graduate in just Two Years
- Top Ranked University by US News & World Report
- 100% online — no need for campus visits
- Affordable – ranked as a Top 100 Elite Value
- Regional & NCATE* accreditation
Masters in Education Programs
UC offers a comprehensive suite of Online Masters in Education Programs. See below for additional programs.
- Masters in Reading Education
- Masters in Math Education
- Masters in Gifted Education
- (TESOL) – Degree – Teaching English as a Secondary Language
- Masters in Special Education
- Masters in Educational Leadership
- Masters in Curriculum & Instruction
- STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
- National Board Certification
Top Ranked
U.S. News & World Report – Top 100
UC is ranked as one of the Top 100 public universities (U.S. News & World Report).
Money Magazine – Elite Value
UC is ranked among the Top 100 “Elite Values” in higher education (Money Magazine).
NCATE Accredited
NCATE Accreditation
UC’s College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Regionally Accredited
Regionally Accredited – North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
UC’s College of Education is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
What Our Masters in Special Education Students Are Saying
“As for the program, I absolutely love it! The readings are extremely relevant and useful. I find myself looking forward to doing my coursework because of its content. I really enjoy the communication with my classmates. The various backgrounds and points of view are great advantages of the online format.”
Johnna Hunt
M.Ed. Graduate

