M.Ed. in Special Education FAQs

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education program provides training to prospective special education teachers who need a Colorado teaching license to work in a special needs K-12 classroom in public and private settings.

The Master of Education in Special Education is a 43 semester hour program completed in five semesters. It consists of 14 courses, including a semester long student teaching experience with an action research project. See the M.Ed. in Special Education curriculum page for additional information.

Students may transfer up to 12 semester hours of graduate credit from an accredited college or university. The coursework must be comparable to that offered at CCU and fulfill the CCU M.Ed. Special Education degree requirements. Coursework applied to the M.Ed. SPED program must have been earned with a grade of “C” or better.

No, the M.Ed. in Special Education is a generalist program that provides coursework to prepare students to work in most special education settings.

Students are required to student teach their final semester in a special education setting. During the student teaching experience candidates are required to research and implement a “teaching best practice” project in the classroom.

Yes. The Master of Education in Special Education degree is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and leads directly to licensure from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).

All of Colorado Christian University's programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The M.Ed. in Special Education program is also endorsed by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Visit our Accreditations page for details.

Read about specific admission requirements for the M.Ed. Special Education program. An applicant must have an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree. There are no specific prerequisites for the program.

The GRE is not required for admission to this program.

View current tuition and fees for the M.Ed. Special Education program.

See our Financial Aid site for detailed information about financial aid and payment options for graduate students. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You are also encouraged to check with your employer about additional tuition benefits that may be available through your company.

The M.Ed. in Special Education is a cohort program. Cohorts can begin fall, spring or summer semester (August, January, May) depending on enrollment.

M.Ed. in Special Education courses are offered online (Teaching Internship and Student Teaching coursework requires field placement in an accredited school setting); each course is taken in a five-week block.