Online Master of Education: Special Education
BVU's online Master of Education: Special Education is designed for licensed teachers who want to deepen their expertise, expand their impact, and become leaders in special education. Through flexible online coursework, practical field experiences, and personalized faculty support, you'll strengthen your ability to support students with exceptionalities while earning your master's degree and Special Education Consultant endorsement.
Fast Facts
Format: 100% online coursework
Duration: Complete in approximately 2 years
Cost: $310 per credit hour
Start Dates: Multiple start dates throughout the year
GRE: Not Required
Outcome: Master's Degree + Special Education Consultant Endorsement
Designed for Licensed Educators
If you already hold a teaching license and want to expand your expertise in special education, this is the program for you. You'll strengthen your instructional practice, earn your master's degree, and complete your Special Education Consultant endorsement.
Looking to earn your initial teaching license? Explore our Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education program instead.
Why study Master of Education: Special Education at BVU
Whether your goal is to remain in the classroom, become a consultant, or take on additional leadership responsibilities, BVU prepares you to make a lasting difference.
Designed for Working Educators
Learn on your schedule while immediately applying new strategies in your classroom.
Choose Your Area of Specialization
Customize your graduate education by selecting a specialization that aligns with your professional interests or career goals.
Strengthen Your Practice
Coursework combines research, theory, and practical application, giving you evidence-based strategies you can immediately implement.
Lead Student Success
Learn from experienced special education professionals who are committed to helping you become a leader for students with diverse learning needs.
The flexibility allowed me to pursue the career I'm passionate about.
"I chose BVU because the flexibility has allowed me to continue being the mom I want to be, travel with my family, and still pursue the professional career I am passionate about. Each professor has supported me in my journey, and they truly care about me as a person."
— Jen Konomi, M.Ed. Student
Learn by doing, from day one
Designed for practicing educators, this program blends evidence-based instruction, field experiences, and collaboration to help you better serve students with diverse learning needs. Throughout the program, you will:
Develop advanced instructional strategies for students with exceptionalities.
Strengthen assessment, consultation, and collaboration skills.
Apply research-based practices directly in your classroom.
Build leadership skills that support teachers, students, and families.
Prepare to serve as a Special Education Consultant and instructional leader.
BVU master of education: special education graduates go far.
Where this degree can take you
Specialization Tracks
Customize your degree by selecting the pathway that best aligns with your professional goals.
Prepare to support students with mild to moderate disabilities through inclusive instruction, intervention strategies, and individualized learning supports. Available for K-8, 5-12, or both endorsement levels.
Develop advanced expertise supporting students with significant behavioral and learning needs through evidence-based instructional and intervention strategies.
Prepare to serve students with significant cognitive and intellectual disabilities through specialized instructional approaches and collaborative support.
Earn all available endorsements while building broad expertise across multiple areas of special education.
Ready to expand your impact?
Make an even greater difference for students, families, and schools.