Special Education

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Our UAB Special Education Program features interdisciplinary, graduate-level courses that are both rigorous and innovative. We offer specialties such as the Collaborative Teacher (CT) K-6 & 6-12, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), and a Collaborative Special Education Degree with a concentration in reading.

As a student, you will learn early intervention and preschool curriculum and methods, collaborative processes, technology applications, physical and healthcare support in early childhood education, lesson planning, and positive behavioral supports. And, because you are a busy professional, we have classes in the afternoons, early evenings, weekends, and during the summer for your convenience. We also offer classes online and in blended formats that combine both online and on-campus sessions.

Note: Programs highlighted in blue are offered fully online.

Graduate Certificates

Graduate Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Exceptionalities (Fully Online)

Traditional Master's Degrees

Master of Arts in Education in Special Education with Collaborative Teacher Concentration (Fully Online)
Master of Arts in Education in Special Education with Early Childhood Special Education Concentration

Alternative Master's Degrees

Alternative Master of Arts in Education in Special Education with Collaborative Teacher Concentration (Fully Online)
Alternative Master of Arts in Education in Special Education with Early Childhood Special Education Concentration

Educational Specialist Degrees

Educational Specialist in Special Education with Collaborative Teacher Reading Concentration (Fully Online)

Which Teacher Education Program is right for you?

Teacher certifications are issued at a few different levels and correspond to specific degree options here at UAB. Learn more about these certification levels and find out which degree program is right for you.

Information Packets 

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