Eastern Kentucky University ranks among the best colleges for special education programs offering degrees online. Affordable Colleges Online listed the EKU degree program as one of the top 50 Best Online Master’s in Special Education.
Programs were compared for affordability and quality using the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The methodology included tuition, financial aid, acceptance rates and graduation rates. Reviewers also considered each program’s flexibility based on whether or not students were given the option to enroll part-time to balance their personal and professional obligations.
The EKU Online MAEd in special education gives students the opportunity to complete their master’s degree without any required campus visits. Clinical and practicum hours are completed in locations that are convenient for them.
EKU offers students an affordable, accredited master’s degree in a flexible online format. They have the option to focus on a single course during each 8-week term while remaining eligible for financial aid. The GRE is waived for those with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. EKU Online degree programs are ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report and Military Times. Supportive advisors map out personalized graduation plans and help students stay on track.
Online students can earn a master’s degree or prepare for special education certification in the following areas:
- learning and behavior disorders
- deaf and hard of hearing
- interdisciplinary early childhood education
Certification is also for those seeking to work with students who have moderate and severe disabilities.
Eastern Kentucky University has offered fully online degree programs for more than a decade. Students receive the same education, from the same instructors whether they study online or on campus. The graduate education degree programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
To learn more about the online degree program in special education, contact an advisor at 859-622-8610.
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