Why Get a Master’s in Special Education at Vermont State?
- High Demand: Teachers are in high demand in Vermont and across the country, especially in Special Education. Our students frequently find themselves in discussions with one of their practicum sites regarding full-time employment after graduation. High Impact: Studying at Vermont State will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make an immediate and lasting impact on your students and communities.
- Practical Experience: Our courses are designed to immerse you in the field, so you can gain practical experience.
- Strengths-Based Focus: Guide your students to develop wellbeing and empathy through the strengths-based and inclusive approach to learning taught at Vermont State.
- Flexibility: The program is designed for part-time enrollment so you can study while working full-time, or full-time enrollment to complete more quickly. For the online option, all courses are online to increase access and avoid excessive travel in difficult weather conditions. Participants in the initial licensure option may complete the licensure portion of the program first to seek a teaching position, then complete the remaining coursework for the master’s degree over time. Our Placement Office will help you locate a local school for practicum and internship experiences.
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Sample Courses
- Educational Studies
- Partnering with the Adolescent Learner
- Promoting Inventive Thinking: Integrating Multimodal Literacy Across the Curriculum
- Implementing Content-Specific Methods in a Secondary Classroom
- Characteristics & Development of Diverse Learners
Related Programs
- Foundations of Education, M.A.
- Educational Leadership, M.A.
- Educational Research, M.S.
- Learning, Design, and Technology, MEd.
Meet Our Faculty
Assistant Professor of Special Education, Program Director for ECSE
Castleton Campus
