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Students need you.

Develop your skillset to support students with disabilities through NC State's Special Education program.

Enrolling in our special education program opens doors to a transformative journey tailored to empower students with disabilities and their families. We foster a welcoming environment where every student can thrive by offering personalized support and innovative teaching methods.

What best describes you?

I’m interested in becoming a licensed special education teacher.

I’m a beginning or experienced teacher looking to expand my skills.

I’m interested in brushing up on my skills.

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Want to talk to someone about your options or get answers to your questions? Schedule a meeting with the Program Coordinator, Dr. Jared Stewart-Ginsburg.

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Professor Jared Stewart-Ginsburg

choose a path.

Our Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education Concentration degree is designed for students who want to be licensed in Special Education and do not currently hold a North Carolina Teaching License.
— 30 credits (10 classes)
— 1.5–2 years
— 100% online
— The N.C. Teaching Fellows program can help pay for your MAT degree.

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Our Master of Education in Special Education degree is designed for beginning or experienced teachers who want to expand their skillset and learn more about supporting students with disabilities. 
— 30 credits (10 classes)
— 1.5–2 years
— 100% online or hybrid on campus

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Our Graduate Certificate in Multi-tiered Systems of Support provides foundational skills in supporting students’ academic and behavior skills across a continuum of supports.
— 12 credits (4 classes)
— 2 semesters
— 100% online

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