Early Childhood Special Education Graduate Program

Teach and help kids with special needs

Give unique support to students with disabilities or development delays.  Advance your career as a special education teacher or service provider. Work in infant/toddler, preschool or primary settings up to 3rd grade.

Degree options

To pursue this degree, you must have a current major in early childhood education or special education.

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Degree plan

Accelerated MSEd – Early childhood education majors

Start on your master’s degree as you finish your bachelor’s degree in early childhood education .

Missouri State student working with special needs student

Degree plan

Accelerated MSEd – Special education majors

Start on your master’s degree as you finish your bachelor’s degree in special education.

Helping you succeed

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Scholarships and financial aid

Find support for your education

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Student opportunities and services

Get involved on and off campus

Dr. Reesha Adamson, assistant professor in the School of Special Education, Leadership and Professional Studies at Missouri State.

Faculty and staff

Meet the people who teach you

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Alumni and friends