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Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education
The MAT-SPED program, offered in partnership with OSU’s award-winning Ecampus, prepares students to earn a Special Education license in Oregon. Students may complete the degree entirely online, except for the final year which includes a teaching experience in a special education classroom within their community.
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Applications are open!Apply by February 15, 2026 for a Spring 2026 start. |
Ready to build a career in Special Education?
Our two-year program is designed to give our students flexibility, individualized support, and hands-on experience as they learn the skills necessary for special education teaching.
Flexibility and support
The MAT-SPED is fully online with a final year of practicum, or in-person teaching experience. We help students outside of Corvallis coordinate their practicum to occur in a special education classroom in their community.
Celebrating disability as an identity
Our program emphasizes inclusive practices and strength-based approaches, rather than rehabilitation-focused methods. We see disability as an aspect of identity and focus on removing barriers to academic and socio-emotional well-being for special education students.
Program outcomes
Earn your initial or additional endorsement in Special Education: Generalist. Whether you have been teaching for years or are just starting your career, this program helps students develop in-demand skills.
Explore your options
We offer a Special Education Graduate Certificate and a Foundations of Inclusion & Special Education Microcredential. Both fully online programs, they serve as professional development opportunities and can be stacked towards the master's degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
A summer start is suggested for those wishing to complete the program in two years. Students admitted in other terms will work with an advisor to develop a plan based on course availability. Course offerings are subject to change based on scheduling needs.
This program includes a minimum of 53 (with additional optional classes). You can calculate the total or term by term estimated tuition using this tuition calculator.
No, you don't need a teaching license to begin this program. The program is designed for those seeking initial or additional endorsement in Special Education: Generalist.
View details on the how to apply page.
Our Licensure and Placement Specialist and other faculty will assist you in the steps to apply for your Oregon teaching licensure after graduation.
Are you ready to take your next steps?
Get in touch with our team to learn more about the College of Education.