Master of Education [M.Ed] [Special Education] From Clemson University

Courses are designed to meet both national and State standards, and all certification areas have been approved by the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education and the Council for Exceptional Children. 

The prescribed program of study enables students to identify important legal and policy issues in special education, demonstrate knowledge of the research processes within the field of special education, demonstrate knowledge of specific characteristics of individuals with mild disabilities, and implement scientifically based interventions for students with disabilities in a variety of settings.

The program faculty strives to meet the ever-changing needs of the field through modifications and enhancements in the curriculum and practicum settings. Successful graduates will evaluate critically special education literature, recognize and evaluate current issues and problems in special education and identify potential solutions for these problems.