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Complete your Penn State course work at your own pace and 100% online.
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Gain Knowledge and Skills to Support Students with Special Needs
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Receive advanced training in academic and behavior management strategies.
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Use evidence-based practices to support individuals with special needs or those who are at risk.
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Apply reading and theory to real-world educational settings.
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Find solutions to everyday classroom issues.
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Customize Your Degree
This special education degree program focuses on current issues and topics in the field of special education and gives you the opportunity to choose an emphasis in academic and behavioral supports, applied behavior analysis, or autism.
Who Should Apply?
If you have a background in education or human services and would like to work with children and youth with disabilities, or if you are a(n):
- behavior specialist
- social worker
- mobile therapist
- educational consultant
- speech pathologist
- instructional designer
- mental health counselor
- psychologist
Convenient Online Format
This program's convenient online format gives you the flexibility you need to study around your busy schedule. You can skip the lengthy commute without sacrificing the quality of your education and prepare yourself for more rewarding career opportunities without leaving your home.
A Trusted Leader in Online Education

Penn State has a history of more than 100 years of distance education, and World Campus has been a leader in online learning for more than two decades. Our online learning environment offers the same quality education that our students experience on campus.