A master’s degree in special education can open up a variety of career opportunities, such as:
- Special Education Teacher: A master’s in special education can qualify you to teach students with special needs in a variety of settings, including public and private schools, as well as specialized schools and programs.
- Curriculum Specialist: Special education curriculum specialists design, develop and implement educational programs and materials for students with special needs.
- Behavioral Analyst: Special education master’s degree holders can work as behavior analysts, helping students with special needs develop and improve social and communication skills.
- School Manager: Master’s degree holders in special education can go on to become school managers, responsible for managing and overseeing special education programs and services.
- Researcher: Special education master’s degree holders can conduct research on special education, to help improve and develop new methods of teaching students with special needs.
- Consultant: Special education master’s degree holders can provide consultation and support to families, schools, and other organizations that work with students with special needs.
- Policy Analyst: Special education master’s degree holders can work in government or non-government organizations and be responsible for analyzing, developing and implementing policies related to special education.