Accelerate Your Teaching Career with an M.Ed. Special Education with Added Endorsement.

The M.Ed. Special Education with Added Endorsement program at Regis University is specifically designed for individuals seeking to add a Special Education Generalist Endorsement. This program is a perfect fit for those who already hold a teaching license and wish to pursue certification through the Colorado Department of Education. Our focused curriculum empowers educators at all stages in their careers to seamlessly add a special education endorsement to their credentials in order to better serve their students.

The program is also available for current practicing teachers who are only seeking the added endorsement.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format
Online courses
8-week terms

Time Commitment
20 months

Key Dates
Starts are offered in January, March, May, June, August and October

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By the Numbers

10%
Discount offered for licensed or contracted teachers
$61820
Avg. salary for special education teachers*
20600
New special education teacher roles to be filled by 2031**

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023
**EdWeek, https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/special-education-definition-statistics-and-trends/2019/12

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EDSP 663: Assessment of the Diverse Learner

Identify educational and behavioral needs, write measurable goals and develop appropriate interventions to craft individualized education plans (IEPs) and monitor student growth.

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EDSP 644 Supports and Interventions for the Social Needs of Diverse Learners

Analyze student behavior, including normal and disruptive classroom actions, focusing on intervention strategies for students with moderate needs.

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EDRG 653: Literacy for Students with Special Needs

Explore research-based methods and curricula for teaching reading and writing to students with special learning needs, including effective assessment strategies and modifications.

To apply to the M.Ed. Special Education with Added Endorsement, you will need:

  • Completed online application
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Official degree-bearing transcript(s) from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Resume
  • Current teaching license
  • Interview

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Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year: $589 per credit hour ($530.10 with 10% tuition discount)
Total program credits: 30 for degree + endorsement (27 for endorsement only)

Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Adult Undergraduates and Graduate Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Earning your M.Ed. Special Education with Added Endorsement from Regis sets you apart and expands your professional network — think of it as an investment in your future. Between scholarship opportunities and financial aid packages, advancing your education is within reach. Explore our Investing in Your Future graduate financing guide or visit our Office of Financial Aid on the web.

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The M.Ed. Special Education with Added Endorsement is offered by the Division of Education within Regis College.