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The University of Maine’s online Master of Education in Special Education with a Concentration in Early Intervention – Early Childhood gives you the skills to prepare children with a range of special needs 5 and younger and their families for success. You’ll learn how to use the latest evidence-based strategies and advanced teaching methods, support and nourish family relationships, collaborate with other professionals, and gain hands-on teaching experience. By understanding how to apply best practices, you can effectively provide young children with disabilities with the critical developmental and educational experiences essential to thrive.

Why UMaineOnline?

• Earn your degree from anywhere. Our program is 100% online so you can learn when you want, wherever you are.
• Learn from experienced faculty who are leaders in their field. Our faculty understand the challenges of special education professionals and conduct research in the areas they teach.
• Same high-quality education as on-campus. Courses are designed and taught by on-campus faculty who are passionate about online teaching at Maine’s only public research university. Our program is also ranked #108 in Best Online Master’s in Education Programs by U.S. News.
• Develop skills to collaborate effectively. You will work with co-teachers, families, and other service providers and advance your connections within the field.
• Experience multiple perspectives. We use case studies, simulations, and reflective exercises to prepare you for diverse settings.

Careers

The need for well-trained and knowledgeable special education professionals has never been greater. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the employment of special education teachers will grow 8% from 2016-2026. The demand for special education interventionists is rising as children with disabilities are increasingly being identified earlier and more are being enrolled in special education programs.

The concentration can lead to Maine certification in Teacher of Students with Disabilities (0 to age 5) (282B). Earning certification in other states through this program may be very simple. Please visit your state’s department of education for information or visit the United States Department of Education website. Specific information regarding Maine certification is available through the Maine Department of Education.

Graduates can also find opportunities outside the classroom as supervisors and administrators or in fields such as social work, health care, or therapy.