Special Education & Disability Studies
M.S. in Special Education and Applied Disability Studies Through Mercyhurst University
Develop skills to help support students with disabilities.
Over the past 10 years, the U.S. has experienced a severe shortage of special education teachers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for special education teachers is expected to grow by 8% by 2026. In this program you’ll understand various learning disabilities, best practices for developing IEPs, and learn various strategies to teach and supervise special education students.
Districts are eager to fill special education positions.
Our program prepares you for careers in:
- Autism support
- Behavioral health and analysis
- Developmental disability services
- English as a second language education
- Postsecondary academic support and career services
- Traditional special education
- And more!
About the Master’s in Special Education
You must complete 30-39 credits which takes a minimum of 21 months. You’ll receive credit toward your master’s using PLS Classes coursework, teaching experience, PDE endorsements — and you can even transfer credits from other graduate programs.
How to Enroll
Apply through Mercyhurst University
Complete a free online application and fulfilling other admission requirements outlined on the program page.
Complete PLS Classes Coursework
Take a PLS Class to fulfill your requirements at
Mercyhurst University
Questions?
Please contact PLS Classes.
Someone from our team will get back to you within 1-2 business days.