M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth

• MP and MPCP tracks: Laura Eisenman (eisenman@udel.edu)
• 4+1 track: Bridget Duda (bduda@udel.edu)

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Exceptional Children and Youth degree program 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.

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

The program is comprised of three tracks.

(1) 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

(2) 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

(3) 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:

• Elementary Special Education
• Secondary Special Education
• Autism/Severe Disabilities

Non-degree options for current teachers include post-Master’s Courses of Study or additional certifications:

• Autism/Severe Disabilities Certification (for current special education teachers only), or
• Special Education (K-12) (for elementary or secondary teachers)

Application Information

Please see this page for information on applying to the M.Ed. in Exceptional Children and Youth program.

Program Coordinators and Advisors

For more information on the MP and MPCP tracks, please contact Laura Eisenman, program coordinator, at eisenman@udel.edu. For more information on the 4+1 track, please contact Bridget Duda at bduda@udel.edu.

Several faculty members advise students in the Exceptional Children and Youth program.