Wichita State’s Master of Education (MEd) in special education combines quality, accredited instruction with opportunities for research and applied learning in Kansas’ largest school district-leading to high-demand careers in a variety of settings. The program offers multiple specializations. Most students work full time, completing their degree in the evening through our fully online format. The program is excellent preparation for doctorate-level study in education. The high incidence program curriculum comprises 30 credit hours and prepares you to work with students with mild to moderate disabilities. The program combines coursework, practical experience and a capstone project or thesis. Candidates may complete only the first 23 credit hours to receive an endorsement in high incidence education. These candidates are considered non-degree-seeking graduate students.Candidates may complete only the first 23 credit hours to receive an endorsement in high incidence education. These candidates are considered non-degree-seeking graduate students.
The special education degree with an emphasis in high incidence is available for individuals certified at the elementary and/or secondary level (K–9, 7–12, or K–12) or licensed to teach children.Admission requirements include:Admission into the WSU Graduate SchoolMinimum 3.0 GPA for the last 60 credit hours OR 2.75 GPA and GRE scores of at least 152 in Verbal and 153 in QuantitativeCurrent teaching certificate/license (or eligible for a certificate/license)