Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Ed.-Special Education

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Special Education program provides a professional special educator with advanced specialization and training. Emphasis is on education of children with disabilities with related courses in learning disabilities, mental retardation, early childhood education, cultural diversity, and children with behavioral/emotional disturbance.

The program is competency based and reflects the cross-categorical trend in special education. It has a diagnostic/prescriptive teaching base and is designed to develop generic teaching competencies for working with children with mental and physical disabilities in various educational settings. Graduates are prepared for such positions as:

Diagnostic and prescriptive teachers;
Consultative/collaborative specialists;
Supervisors and curriculum coordinators for special education programs;
Educational consultants for exceptional children

It is the design of the program to enhance leadership skills in the practice of humanistic behavior change. The program may contribute towards teacher certification in the education of children with mental and physical disabilities.

Accreditation:

The principal accrediting agencies for Mansfield University are: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

357.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Fringe Rural Area

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999