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Dive Into a Chilly Challenge and Emerge with a Heartwarming Career

EARN A MASTER’S DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

You’ve just braved the icy waters of Lake Champlain for the Penguin Plunge, exhibiting courage and compassion to support the Vermont Special Olympics. Now, take that same passion and dive deep into a career path that’s as heartwarming as the cause you’ve just plunged for!

UVM’s Master of Education in Special Education prepares you to transform lives through education. Designed for both experienced and aspiring professionals, our nationally accredited, 100% online program offers licensure and non-licensure pathways leading to a MEd degree in Special Education.

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Why Choose UVM for Your MEd in Special Education

Pursuing UVM’s Master of Education in Special Education offers a range of impactful benefits for educators looking to make a difference.

  • Full Funding Options: Our program provides students the opportunity to apply for a full tuition scholarship through the CROPS Scholarship in addition to numerous scholarship and grants.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: The Master of Education in Special Education at UVM provides a thorough understanding of evidence-based practices and strategies for supporting diverse learners with special needs.
  • Flexible Program Design: Learn on your schedule with our 100% online program. The program is designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals – with part or full-time options. Plus students can start coursework in the spring, summer, or fall semester.
  • Experienced Faculty: Students learn from expert UVM faculty members who bring both academic knowledge and real-world experience in special education.
  • Field-Based Learning: The program includes hands-on learning opportunities, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in real classroom settings.
  • Commitment to Inclusion: The program emphasizes an inclusive approach to education, preparing educators to support students with varied abilities effectively.
  • Preparation for Leadership: The program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to become leaders in the field of special education.
  • Recognition and Accreditation: Our program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Licensure reciprocity agreements extend across country with other states.

Don’t Let Finances Be a Barrier: Full Funding Opportunities Now Available

UVM’s new Cultivating Collaborative and Resilience-Oriented Practices in Special educators (C-CROPS) Scholarship provides full tuition and innovative programming to earn special education teacher licensure (grades K-8 or 7-12) and a targeted Microcertificate of Graduate Study. C-CROPS pays full tuition for UVM coursework, attendance at the Annual Wellness Event (held in Vermont during June each summer), and an online induction seminar during the student teaching internship.

“All of my classes, research projects and experiences taught me how to teach content, understand how to meet students where they are at and how I can better my practice every day.”

—Sarah Bloch G’23

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Meet our College of Education faculty and learn more about the MEd in Special Education program at one of our virtual information sessions!

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