Online Special Education Programs at KU

Gain the foundational and advanced knowledge and skills you need to serve students identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Which online graduate program in ASD is right for you?

1. I want a master's degree to focus my professional career as a specialized ASD educator or service professional. Explore the online master's in ASD
2. I already have a master's degree or am not ready for a full master's program, but I want to be better equipped to work with children with ASD in my current career or as an advocate. Explore the online graduate certificate in ASD

Whether you are an educator, administrator, principal, director, other school staff, concerned family member or an advocate, this special education graduate certificate program prepares you with a deep understanding of special education policy and law, while equipping you with the skills necessary to identify and remove barriers to inclusive policy, principles and practice.

Explore the online graduate certificate in leadership in special and inclusive education

Support students with learning disabilities, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, mild cognitive disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

Which online graduate program in high incidence disabilities is right for you?

1. I want a master’s degree, and I am a current general education teacher who would like to work as a special education teacher or enhance my skills in meeting the needs of students receiving special education. I want to qualify for a special education teaching endorsement.^* Explore the online master's in high incidence disabilities teacher track
2. I want a master’s degree, and I am a consultant, advocate or other interested party in the field of special education who would like to apply what I learn outside of the classroom. I do not need to meet special education teacher licensing requirements. Explore the online master's in high incidence disabilities non-teacher track
3. I already have a master's degree or am not ready for a full master's program, but I am a current teacher seeking a high incidence disabilities licensure endorsement to transition to a career in special education. Explore the online high incidence disabilities licensure endorsement-only track

Support students as they transition to adulthood and decide whether to continue with their education, search for a job or forge a meaningful life in some other way in their community.

Which online graduate program in secondary special education and transition is right for you?

1. I want a master’s degree to enhance my ability to lead the transition process for individuals in my classroom, school or other professional setting. Explore the online master's in secondary special education and transition 
2. I already have a master's degree or am not ready for a full master's program, but I would like to learn relevant transition strategies and best practices. Explore the online graduate certificate in secondary special education and transition