Online Master of Arts in Education Programs

Specialize in autism and challenging behaviors with the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis online program. This online master's program provides the foundation for working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

In this research-based program, you will study the history, evolution and characteristics of ASD, examine case studies and learn to apply behavior management techniques to encourage positive behavior changes. The coursework sequence in this M.A.Ed. program is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board ®, Inc. Upon completion, students are fully prepared and eligible to test for their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credentials. This master's program also allows you to attain Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky.

This program may be TEACH Grant eligible. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.†

Advance your knowledge, skills, and dispositions in instruction, curriculum design, and evaluation with the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Curriculum & Instruction. This online M.A.Ed. program equips you with the educational knowledge and skillset you need to enrich student learning.

In this online program, you will learn to develop effective instructional approaches, evaluate student performance and integrate new technology and teaching strategies into the classroom. This M.A.Ed. online is approved by the Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and allows you to attain Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky.

This program may be TEACH Grant eligible. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.†

Prepare to positively impact students with special needs with the knowledge and skills you will learn in the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Learning & Behavior Disorders online program. This M.A.Ed. online offers you the instruction and support to address the unique needs of all students.

In this online program, you will gain a solid foundation in theory and pedagogy and learn the trends and effective interventions for students with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. You can choose to pursue Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky (48-51 credit hours) or the non-certification option (30 credit hours).

This program may be TEACH Grant eligible. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.†

Follow your passion to help students with challenging special needs with the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Moderate & Severe Disabilities online program. This master's degree will prepare you to work with students with intellectual disabilities of varying levels that impede academic achievement and adaptive behavior skills.

In this online program, you will learn effective assessment tools to evaluate students with moderate and severe disabilities, study behavioral management skills for children with the most significant disabilities and learn to design differentiated instruction. You can choose to pursue Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky (49-52 credit hours) or the non-certification option (30 credit hours).

This program may be TEACH Grant eligible. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.†

Help all students reach their full potential with the advanced knowledge and skills you will learn in the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Special Education online program. Learn how to assess students with disabilities, plan differentiated lessons, and use applied behavior analysis techniques applicable to all students.

This online master's program is designed for general education teachers who want to work with children with exceptionalities or strengthen their instructional skills to become a more effective teacher for all children. The M.A.Ed. – Teacher as Leader in Special Education online program is approved by the Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and also allows you to attain Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky.

This program may be TEACH Grant eligible. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.†