Special Education

Penn State Great Valley offers a variety of programs and courses in Special Education.

M.Ed. in Special Education & Instructional I Teacher Certification (Combined)
This program gives educators a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree and prepares them for Special Education Instructional I Certification.
M.Ed. in Special Education
This program prepares you to work with students with special needs in the areas of behavior management and instructional design, implementation, and evaluation. The M.Ed. includes a practicum and a master's paper.
M.S. in Special Education
This program is an advanced degree with a strong research focus. Many M.S. graduates continue to pursue doctoral degrees. The M.S. includes 6 credits of thesis-related course work in lieu of the practicum required in the M.Ed. program, a written comprehensive exam, and a thesis.
Instructional I Teacher Certification in Special Education
This program prepares educators to teach students with special needs and to qualify for special education certification.
Supervisory I Certification in Special Education
This program is for teachers who are permanently certified in special education or communication disorders and wish to enter special education administration.
Graduate Certificate - Differentiated Instruction in General Education Classrooms
This four course certificate program for general classroom teachers concentrates on working with diverse student populations. All courses transfer into degree program.