Master of Science in Education in Educational Psychology - Special Education

Baylor University

Baylor University's MSEd in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Special Education prepares educators, practitioners, and researchers to meet one of the most pressing needs in today's schools. Grounded in a deep understanding of how students learn, the program teaches graduates to serve exceptional learners with precision, care, and evidence-based expertise.

Students build the knowledge and skills to support learners with disabilities across cognitive, behavioral, academic, and social-emotional domains. Set within the broader framework of educational psychology, the specialization moves beyond surface-level strategies, toward a research-informed understanding of learning itself.

Special education remains one of the highest-need areas in school systems, and demand keeps growing for skilled professionals who can serve students with complex, varied learning profiles. This program addresses that gap directly.