Master of Arts in Special Education

This degree is designed for Texas certified teachers or those wanting to work with children or adults who have learning disorders. Anyone who wants to increase their skills to work with those who have disabilities will benefit from this program. You will be equipped with the skills and understanding necessary to become an effective teacher in a Special Education setting or a regular education classroom. Through the Special Education program you will be prepared for the Special Education TExES Certification Exam through TEA.

You are valued - Small, personal class size, a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, outstanding faculty and mentors, over 65 exceptional academic programs, and financial assistance is awarded to approximately 90% of our students

You will benefit - Living and learning in a safe, intimate, welcoming campus community, with over $6 million in current campus improvements, an active campus lifestyle including top-rated Chaparral sports and intramurals, Chap Days, and TWIRP Week, all on an environmentally-aware campus

You will succeed - Personally, spiritually, and professionally. LCU achieves an exceptionally high placement rate for graduates of our education program and our pre-med and pre-dental majors are accepted into their respective professional schools at rates far exceeding the national average.