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Special Education: Master of Arts (MA)

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Application Deadlines

Spring Admission (on campus only)
November 1

Summer Session 1 Admission (on campus only)
April 1

Summer Session 2 Admission (on campus only)
April 1

Fall Admission (on campus and off campus)
July 1

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Exams & Waivers

Entrance exam: GRE or MAT
Exam waiver available: Yes

Learn more about exam waiver eligibility

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Location

On campus (full-time or part-time)

Off campus currently not available

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Completion Time

2 years (full time)

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Educate exceptional children.

The Master of Arts in Special Education program at App State graduates highly skilled educators who can plan and administer special education curricula while facilitating a safe and effective classroom.

You’ll increase your knowledge in many areas of special education and prepare to champion the rights of individuals with disabilities — in and out of the classroom. This coursework will satisfy the advanced competencies licensure from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Visit the Reich College of Education website for more information about the Special Education program.

Explore the Graduate Bulletin to learn about the program of study for this degree.

Professional Licensure

This is a program that can lead to licensure or certification in North Carolina. Appalachian State University cannot confirm whether this program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories.

If this applies to you, check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements and licensing agencies in other states. Or, you may address questions to State Authorization at App State at stateauthorization@appstate.edu or 828-262-7559.

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A 2022 ‘Best’

In its 2022 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:

  • No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
  • No. 3 — Top Public Schools in the South
  • No. 6 — Best Regional Universities of the South

The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2022.

‘Top’ school for 2022

Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2022.

Learn more about App State’s accolades

Concentrations and Courses

    • Special Education

      Graduate Bulletin & Course Catalog

Careers and Mountaineers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!

Careers

  • Teacher
  • Behavioral Specialist
  • Resource Teacher

Employers

Public and private schools across North Carolina and the U.S.

Career information resource

App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

  • Alumni Profile: App State leads nation in board certified teachers
    Alumni Profile: App State leads nation in board certified teachers

    For the sixth consecutive year, App State tops the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards’ list of “Top 50 Alma Maters by Total Number of NBCTs,” leading the nation for the number of National Board Certified Teachers — 2,211.

More to Explore at App State

International Experience

Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more

Professional Development

Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more

Graduate Assistantships

Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more

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Program Contact

Dr. Aftynne E. Cheek
Program Director
cheekae1@appstate.edu
828-262-7833

Department of Reading Education and Special Education

Reich College of Education

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