The program is respected for comprehensive, rigorous instruction, with both entry-level and advanced studies programs available. Faculty in special education, widely known for research excellence and leadership in their fields, value student mentoring and provide students with opportunities to work together on clinical and field-based research.<br><br>The master of education (M.Ed.) degree offers three areas of concentration:<br><br>autism/applied behavior analysis (Au/ABA) – for teachers and therapists wishing to work with students with autism in school or clinical settings<br><br>behavioral disorders/positive behavior supports (BD/ PBS) – for teachers and specialists pursuing careers as behavior specialists or PBS specialists in schools, alternative settings, or residential settings<br><br>learning disabilities/inclusion (LD/I) – for educators seeking to instruct students with learning disabilities in school settings and/or interested in becoming academic intervention experts<br><br>The career alternatives in special education (CASE) program allows post-baccalaureate students to earn the teacher certification and the M.Ed. simultaneously. Students can also complete a paid internship while employed as a teacher in lieu of student teaching.