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Program Info
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Make a difference?become a highly qualified Special Education teacher. The M.S. in Special Education (PK-12) program offered by Western Governers University is appropriate for master?s candidates who already have teaching licensure, can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in special education, and advance their careers in this high-demand field. The program consists of three domains of knowledge (Instructional and Performance Improvement, Research Fundamentals, and Special Education) including WGU competency assessments, mentoring, and completion of a capstone project. The program prepares you to certify in special education and effectively teach students with mild to moderate cross-categorical disabilities. Graduates become better special education teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate-level abilities in research fundamentals and instructional design principles.
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