The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Exceptional Children and Youth is designed to develop professional educators committed to careers that involve children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Graduates are prepared to work as special education teachers, education consultants, or educational technology specialists.
Visit our Online M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth page to learn about the online version of this program.
The following information is for students entering the M.Ed. program in Fall 2013 or later. Please see the program policy document for program requirements if you began the M.Ed. before this time.
Program Tracks
Master’s Program
The traditional degree Master’s Program (MP) track is appropriate for teachers with a teaching certificate in either general or special education who wish to develop advanced knowledge and skills. The traditional degree MP track also may be suitable for individuals who are not teachers but have other experience in the disabilities field and wish to pursue an advanced degree only. For previously certified teachers, the traditional degree track also may be a path to a second certificate in special education. Within the MP track, concentrations include:
- Elementary Special Education
- Secondary Special Education
- Autism/Severe Disabilities
- Special Education Technology
Master’s Plus Certification Program
The alternate route Master’s Plus Certification Program (MPCP) track is appropriate for individuals who seek to acquire advanced knowledge and skills while also obtaining their first teaching certificate. Within the MPCP track, concentrations include:
- Elementary Special Education
- Secondary Special Education
- Autism/Severe Disabilities
4+1 for UD undergraduates
The 4+1 track is for current UD undergraduate early childhood education, elementary teacher education and secondary education majors who want an additional certification in special education and an advanced degree. There are three 4+1 concentrations for students in the areas of:
Application Information
Please see this page for information on applying to the M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth program.
For more information on the MP and MPCP tracks, please contact program coordinator Laura Eisenman. For more information on the 4+1 track, please contact program coordinator Bridget Duda.
Several faculty members advise students in the Exceptional Children and Youth program.