The M.Ed. in Special Education is a 30–33 hour program that prepares general education and special education teachers to work as a team to effectively teach children with mild disabilities in inclusive K–12 settings. Candidates are required to complete an internship in an inclusive special education setting. Additional course work for an endorsement in severe disabilities is available.

Are you in?
Students must meet the following requirements to be admitted to the Special Education program.

• Undergraduate degree in any field of study (does not have to be in education)
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or better
• Must pass Praxis I by end of first semester in the program

Apply to Delta State University through the Office of Admissions.

• 30-33 hour program
• Prepares teachers to teach children with mild disabilities in inclusive settings K-12
• ONLINE!
• Internship in inclusive special education setting required
• Course work for endorsement in severe disabilities available
  • Endorsement Program Checklist

Resources

Careers in Special Education

Program Information

Faculty/Staff

Vicki Jean Hartley, Ed. D.
Associate Professor
Coordinator of Special Education Programs
vhartley@deltastate.edu

Maud Kuykendall, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Special Education
mkuykendall@deltastate.edu

Elaine Lambert
Instructor in Special Education
elambert@deltastate.edu

Ewing Hall 373
Phone 662-846-4405
Fax 662-846-4402