The master's degree program with special education licensure prepares teachers and agency personnel to design and implement programs for individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings. This master's degree program with special education licensure endorsement can be completed in approximately two years during which the enrolled students will specify a concentration in General Curriculum K-12, Adapted Curriculum K-12, or Early Childhood Special Education. Due to changing University requirements, national accreditation standards, and state licensure regulations, the programs in teacher education are under constant revision. <br>The graduate licensure programs in special education, in addition to meeting the Master of Science in Education degree requirements, satisfy Virginia Department of Education teacher endorsement competencies. Graduates are prepared to work effectively with children, adolescents, and adults who require special educational services. Classroom instruction is supplemented by field experiences with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. Teacher interns have been placed in children's hospitals, special education classes in public and private facilities, regional education programs, residential psychiatric hospitals, mental health centers, and community agencies.Graduates in special education serve as key members of child study teams and are prepared to address educational, emotional, and physical disabilities. They also find employment as educational therapists, psycho-educational diagnosticians, and special education teachers and staff members in public and private schools.