OnlineMasters.com Names Top Master's In Special Education Programs for 2019
Research shows a growing shortage of qualified special education professionals in 49 states
SEATTLE, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, has announced the release of the best online master's in special education programs in the United States. The top-ranked programs were selected based on curriculum, program flexibility, affordability, and graduate outcomes.
The research organization analyzed graduate schools across the country with the top 50 making it to the final 2019 list. In addition to interviews and surveys from current students and alumni, they also leveraged insight gained from human resource professionals. The methodology incorporates the most recent data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and statistical data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Most importantly, only programs from accredited nonprofit institutions were eligible.
"Research conducted by the National Coalition for Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services, show that 49 states reported a shortage of teachers certified in special education." stated Barbara Montgomery, Program Recognition Manager. This is just one of the many reasons OnlineMasters.com researched, analyzed, and ranked the top Master's In Special Education Programs. View the complete ranking at: https://www.onlinemasters.com/best-degree-programs/education/special-education/
2019 Master's In Special Education Programs (in alphabetical order):
American University
Appalachian State University
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
Ball State University
Bemidji State University
Brandman University
Campbellsville University
Columbus State University
Concordia University-Chicago
Eastern University
Emporia State University
Endicott College
Fitchburg State University
George Mason University
Georgia College and State University
Hofstra University
Indiana University-Bloomington
Jacksonville State University
James Madison University
Kennesaw State University
Liberty University
Michigan State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Nova Southeastern University
Saint Joseph's University
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Stephen F Austin State University
Texas A & M University-College Station
Texas Tech University
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas at Tyler
University of Arkansas
University of Florida
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Kansas
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of North Dakota
University of Northern Colorado
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
University of South Florida
University of St Thomas
University of West Alabama
University of Wyoming
Washington State University
Webster University
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Virginia University
Western Governors University
Xavier University
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