Take Your Special Education Expertise to the Next Level

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Nationally for most Master’s of Education degrees conferred overall¹

Why Enhance Your Career at ACE?

ACE offers special education programs at the certificate, master’s, specialist and doctoral level. Each program is delivered fully online and at an affordable cost without sacrificing quality. Our curricula are intentionally designed to challenge you and enhance your skills with data-driven insights and relevant research. You’ll learn from industry experts with extensive teaching experience and knowledge in special education.

ACE Special Education Programs Equip You for More

Earn Initial Licensure

Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Special Education*

The Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Special Education² program allows individuals with a bachelor’s degree to become qualified special education teachers. You’ll combine rigorous coursework, hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced educators with research-based practices, effective instructional strategies and legal and ethical knowledge.

Total Cost

$6,925

Next Start Date

Apr 7, 2025

Completion Time

16 Months**

Semester Credits

Build Expertise (Non-Licensure)

M.Ed. in Special Education***

Ed.S. in Special Education*

Ed.D. in Special Education*

A Degree You Can Count On

ACE is – and always has been – accredited by Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Kasey Harkness

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

“I resisted enrolling in a graduate program for a long time because, between my full time job and my family, I couldn’t fathom how I would make the time for one or scrounge up the money. Then I found ACE! ACE was affordable and fully online, which meant I could do my coursework from anywhere and control the pace and timing of my week. Going through my program without having to sacrifice my family time was invaluable, and what I learned was immediately applicable in my profession.”

Kelly Young

M.Ed. in Educational Technology

“You should enroll at ACE because the program is designed for working professionals. The calendar and coursework is predictable allowing students to manage all of their responsibilities and coursework.”

Syncia Sama

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

“I recommend this program to anyone who is looking to further their education in any field. The flexibility is what makes it suitable for anyone who is working a full-time job or busy with other responsibilities. The cost is very reasonable as well, and did not break my pockets at all!”

¹Source: https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data

²This program has been approved as an alternative pathway to obtaining an initial teaching license in P-12 Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Graduates may be able to apply to their state as an out-of-state graduate of an Indiana DOE approved program. States may still have additional requirements for accredited or state-approved educator preparation program graduates from another jurisdiction. Such requirements may include but are not limited to, years of experience in a prior or current position, additional state-specific coursework, internship hours, content test passage or additional state-specific training.

^*All values shown are an estimated value of the cost of tuition and fees. Actual amounts may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, the receipt of scholarship or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.

^**This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, a satisfactory pace, successful course completion and meeting program milestones as required.

^***While this program provides a comprehensive understanding of the intended program outcomes, it does not lead to licensure, certification or endorsement.