ONLINE MASTER OF ARTS IN EXCEPTIONAL CHILD EDUCATION
Guide Students with Special Needs
$440 PER CREDIT HOUR*
CHOOSE FROM EIGHT DIFFERENT EMPHASIS AREAS
NO SET CLASS TIMES; NO CAMPUS VISITS REQUIRED
CHAMPION EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM
Supporting students with functional needs is your calling. At SEMO Online, you can develop the specialized teaching skills and knowledge you need to make an impact in the lives of these exceptional students. The online Master of Arts (MA) in Exceptional Child Education program teaches research-based interventions and assessments to effectively guide students with functional needs in the classroom.
The program meets continuing education requirements for established teachers and leads to an add-on Missouri teaching certificate in Early Childhood Special Education.
Your future students are waiting. Join us at SEMO Online.
ACCREDITED EXCELLENCE
The College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) as well as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
WHY CHOOSE SEMO ONLINE?
SEMO Online partners with school districts as a trusted provider for teacher advancement, offering pathways to higher pay and new career opportunities with high pass rates for certification.
The College of Education has received national recognition for excellence from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI).
The EDvolution Center offers SEMO Online students access to artificial intelligence (AI), 3D printing and emerging technology resources, bridging educational technology gaps and preparing them for cutting-edge teaching environments.
ABOUT SEMO ONLINE
Founded in 1873, Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) seeks to empower students of all backgrounds, at any stage of their career journey, to achieve personal and professional success. With over two decades of experience in online education, SEMO Online provides a connected learning experience for students to pursue their educational goals on their own terms.
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EXPLORE YOUR CAREER POTENTIAL IN EXCEPTIONAL CHILD EDUCATION
Earning an MA in Exceptional Child Education opens the door to various career opportunities to champion students with functional needs. Take a look at some potential roles you can pursue:
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
The online MA in Exceptional Child Education allows you to focus on your interests while conducting research on real-world classroom challenges. You’ll choose one of the following emphasis areas to augment your learning:
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CONSISTENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Students at SEMO Online take courses with the same industry-experienced faculty who teach on campus, delivering high-quality online education that’s accessible anytime, anywhere.
- Autism
- Diagnosis and Correction Mathematics
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Elementary Literacy
- Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical
- Technology
- Trauma and Resiliency Studies
- Secondary Literacy
Responsibilities: Create IEPs, assess development, adapt lessons, collaborate with families, manage behaviors
Responsibilities: Assess needs, design interventions, train staff, support families, monitor progress
Responsibilities: Lead inclusion efforts, train staff, manage programs, allocate resources, engage families
Responsibilities: Teach daily living skills, follow plans, work with therapists, track progress, support behavior
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“Stephen King once said, ‘We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why…’ When I teach I always remember the future of the world is in the hands of the students in my classroom today.”
Dr. Dixie McCollum
Assistant Professor and MA in Exceptional Child Program Coordinator for the Department of Exceptional Child Education and Elementary Education
