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Online Special Education Graduate Programs
Advance Your Career in Special Education
The University of Maine’s online Special Education degrees and certificates prepare you to provide high-quality education to all students’ unique learning challenges. You’ll learn how to use evidence-based practices and instructional strategies to address the complex educational needs of individuals with disabilities. By understanding how to apply best practices, you can provide those with special needs the proper attention, assistance, and intervention to help them succeed.
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Online Graduate Degrees
Learn to work with individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings. Four concentrations allow you to gain skills and expertise in areas that will most benefit you and your practice.
Online Graduate Certificates
Certificates help you develop new skills and stay competitive in as little as 9-15 credits. Some certificates can serve as a stepping stone to an M.Ed.