In what states do you need a Master's Degree in Special Education to teach special education?

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In what states do you need a Master's Degree in Special Education to teach special education?

Answer 1

If your teaching certificate is special education endorsed... meaning that you took the courses, did the student teaching, and passed the test.. then we are certified to teach special education courses.

If your certificate is not currently for special education and you are going back to get this endorsement (by taking a masters degree in special education) than that is when you need a masters degree.  

Most of my friends who teach special education (in Michigan) do not have their masters.  I currently have an elementary/early childhood certificate and plan on getting my second masters in special education.

I hope I helped you more than confused you!

Answer 2

Some require it and some don't.  In California, for example, the requirement is a 1.5 year Special Education credential program, not a Master's Degree.

I don't know of a list.  You can look up the requirements for any state you are interested in. (Department of Education website is one place)

Answer 3

Online Master's Degree in Education - Teaching Students with ...

An online master's degree in education. The University of Michigan-Dearborn Online Master of Education in Special Education Inclusion provides general ...

Answer 4

As far as I am aware ALL States