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Online M.Ed. in Special Education and Counseling Programs

Increase your knowledge and skills and prepare to expand your impact on students’ lives across many settings with an online special education or counseling degree from SE.

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Why choose SE’s online M.Ed. programs?

  • 100% online coursework: Study at your own pace, whenever and wherever it works best for you.
  • Affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition: Keep your budget in balance with tuition of just $280 per credit hour.
  • Begin soon and graduate early: Apply easily with no GRE required and graduate in as few as 12 months.
  • CAEP-accredited: For over 100 years, SE has been a leader in providing educational opportunity and access.

Why Study Education at SOSU:

  • Affordable and Accelerated: Earn a respected M.S. in Native American Leadership online in as few as 12 months and for only $347 per credit hour.
  • One-of-a-Kind Program: The M.S. NAL program was designed through consultation with tribal leaders to provide you with culturally relevant perspectives to enhance your leadership skills and ability to work with tribal nations.
  • Simple Admission Process: No GRE is required to apply. Plus, SOSU allows a maximum of nine credit hours that can be transferred from another program with approval from the program coordinator.
  • Personalized Attention: We strive to keep our online classes small so we can maximize the personal attention each student receives.
  • High-Quality Instructors: Our faculty is experienced in all facets of education and committed to bringing you the most work-relevant education available.

Which Online Program Is Right for You?

Graduate Degree

Master of Education in School Counseling

Duration As few as 16 months
Credit Hours 42
Total Tuition $11,760*

Expand your impact on the lives of students with the Master of Education in School Counseling degree. This accelerated, online program builds on your classroom teaching experience. You will learn the theories and strategies needed to serve as a guidance counselor, career advisor or in other school counseling positions. The M.Ed. in School Counseling can be completed quickly, followed by practicum experiences.

In this online program, you will gain a solid understanding of counseling-specific research methods, take an in-depth look at the variables of human growth, study the impact of social and cultural diversity and delve into psychopathology and treatment planning in counseling. The understanding of theories and practical experience you will gain from this M.Ed. online program will prepare you to fully engage students while guiding their developmental growth. Students will complete a practicum culminating their work. A teaching certificate is required to enroll in this program. No GRE is required for admission.

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Graduate Degree

Master of Education in Special Education – Administration

Duration As few as 12 months
Credit Hours 30
Total Tuition $8,400*

Designed to help you increase your knowledge and skills in providing services to students with special needs, the Master of Education in Special Education – Administration online program positions you for career advancement as a special education teacher, intervention specialist or in an administrative leadership role.

In this accelerated, M.Ed. online program, you will learn how to best reach and educate students with diverse needs, develop the ability to teach others about special education and learn to think outside the box as you become an advocate for those in need. You will also gain insights into the legal aspects of working with special populations and regulations as they relate to public school administration. No GRE is required for admission.

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Graduate Degree

Master of Education in Special Education – Challenging Behaviors

Duration As few as 12 months
Credit Hours 30
Total Tuition $8,400*

Follow your passion to help students with challenging special needs with the online Master of Education in Special Education – Challenging Behaviors degree. This M.Ed. online program positions you for career advancement as a special education teacher, intervention specialist or in an administrative leadership role.

In this accelerated, M.Ed. online program, you will learn strategies for analysis, intervention practices and support for students with challenging behaviors such as autism. You will develop your ability to teach others about special education and learn to think outside the box to become an advocate for those in need. As part of the curriculum, you will also study positive reinforcement best practices and differentiation techniques for diverse learners. No GRE is required for admission.

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* University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Master of Education in Special Education – Challenging Behaviors

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $280 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/6/24

Follow your passion to help students with challenging special needs with the online Master of Education in Special Education – Challenging Behaviors degree. This M.Ed. online program positions you for career advancement as a special education teacher, intervention specialist or in an administrative leadership role.

In this accelerated, M.Ed. online program, you will learn strategies for analysis, intervention practices and support for students with challenging behaviors such as autism. You will develop your ability to teach others about special education and learn to think outside the box to become an advocate for those in need. As part of the curriculum, you will also study positive reinforcement best practices and differentiation techniques for diverse learners. No GRE is required for admission.

Master of Education in School Counseling

Duration: 16 months Credit Hours: 42 Tuition: $280 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/6/24

Expand your impact on the lives of students with the Master of Education in School Counseling degree. This accelerated, online program builds on your classroom teaching experience. You will learn the theories and strategies needed to serve as a guidance counselor, career advisor or in other school counseling positions. The M.Ed. in School Counseling can be completed quickly, followed by practicum experiences.

In this online program, you will gain a solid understanding of counseling-specific research methods, take an in-depth look at the variables of human growth, study the impact of social and cultural diversity and delve into psychopathology and treatment planning in counseling. The understanding of theories and practical experience you will gain from this M.Ed. online program will prepare you to fully engage students while guiding their developmental growth. Students will complete a practicum culminating their work. A teaching certificate is required to enroll in this program. No GRE is required for admission.

Master of Education in Special Education – Administration

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 30 Tuition: $280 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 4/22/24 Start class: 5/6/24

Designed to help you increase your knowledge and skills in providing services to students with special needs, the Master of Education in Special Education – Administration online program positions you for career advancement as a special education teacher, intervention specialist or in an administrative leadership role.

In this accelerated, M.Ed. online program, you will learn how to best reach and educate students with diverse needs, develop the ability to teach others about special education and learn to think outside the box as you become an advocate for those in need. You will also gain insights into the legal aspects of working with special populations and regulations as they relate to public school administration. No GRE is required for admission.

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