The Special Education program is committed to preparing highly qualified graduates to serve K-12 students with varying needs in the least restrictive environment and to ensure their access to the general education curriculum. We value diverse and evidence-based pedagogical, instructional, curricular, and positive behavioral approaches as well as research methodologies designed to produce appropriate learning outcomes for all students.
The special education programs are not offered entirely online; however, they may be completed from a distance.
While the majority of courses are provided asynchronously online, some courses require attendance via Zoom.
Please refer to the UW Online Student Resources FAQ to view more on online education course formats.
The Special Education Program is Nationally Recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Please take the time to review these links to learn more information:
View program deadlines, and detailed instructions on how to apply, including info on transcripts, GRE scores, and the required documents.
View program faculty contact information such as titles, coordinators, phone numbers, emails, and curriculum vitae.
View each program's required courses and credits.
View important links regarding a complete guide to registration, required courses, long-term schedules, internship information, student handbooks,
graduate student forms, the doctoral journey in the College of Education, and more!
PROGRAM ADMISSION
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PROGRAM FACULTY
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CURRICULUM
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STUDENT RESOURCES
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