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Special Education Master's (6-12)

The ONLINE Master’s in Special Education (6-12) at the University of Montevallo is designed for those with a Professional Educator’s Certificate who want to elevate skills in inclusive, resource and self-contained classrooms to support adolescent learners with disabilities.

About Our Program

UM’s 6-12 Special Education program provides candidates with the tools to fully understand the unique needs of adolescent learners with various disabilities. Candidates will learn effective, evidence-based strategies and the latest research on inclusion, multi-sensory literacy instruction, behavior intervention and instructional technologies to support diverse learners.

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coursework

All coursework must be completed with a minimum overall GPA of 3.25. SPED 507 required if not previously completed.

Montevallo EDucATOR PARTNERSHIP

Candidates employed by eligible school systems can receive a scholarship of up to $110 per credit hour toward tuition for all program coursework.

Admissions Requirements

  • Online application at montevallo.edu/apply
  • Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2.75 GPA) or graduate degree (minimum 3.0 GPA) from a regionally accredited college/university
  • Alabama professional educator certification
  • Two letters of recommendation

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE?

The 6-12 Special Education Master’s program leads to advanced (Class A) professional educator certification to work with adolescent students.

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OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Dr. Jennifer Alexiou-Ray, Executive Director
Ramsay Hall 135
(205) 665-6380
grad@montevallo.edu
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