M.Ed. in Special Education: Low Incidence Disabilities Concentration

University of Maine

The University of Maine’s online Master of Education in Special Education with a Concentration in Low Incidence Disabilities prepares you to provide high-quality education to students with multiple and/or significant disabilities such as autism, physical/health impairments, and/or severe emotional/behavioral disorders. You’ll learn how to use the latest evidence-based strategies to develop needs-appropriate curricula and create safe, inclusive, and culturally-responsive classrooms. By understanding how to apply best practices, you can provide students with the proper attention, assistance, and instruction to help them succeed.Why UMaine Online?Earn your degree from anywhere. Our program is 100% online so you can learn when you want, wherever you are.Learn from experienced faculty who are leaders in their field. Our faculty understand the challenges of special education professionals and conduct research in the areas they teach.Same high-quality education as on-campus. Courses are designed and taught by on-campus faculty who are passionate about online teaching at Maine’s only public research university.Develop skills to collaborate effectively. You will work with co-teachers, families, and other service providers and advance your connections within the field.Experience multiple perspectives. We use case studies, simulations, and reflective exercises to prepare you for diverse settings.CareersThe need for well-trained and knowledgeable special education teachers has never been greater. The demand for special education teachers is rising as children with disabilities are increasingly being identified earlier and more are being enrolled in special education programs.The concentration can lead to Maine certification in Teacher of Severely Impaired Students (K-12) (286). Earning certification in other states through this program may be very simple.Graduates can also find opportunities outside the classroom as supervisors and administrators or in fields such as social work, health care, or therapy.

College of Education and Human Development