Master in Teaching - Teacher as Leader in Moderate & Severe Disabilities

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) has grown to become a prominent educational institution offering a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and practical application, NKU provides students with ample opportunities to engage in real-world experiences, internships, and cooperative education, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future careers. NKU is renowned for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration. The university's dedicated faculty members are known for their expertise and devotion to student success, providing personalized guidance and mentorship. With state-of-the-art facilities, a rich campus life, and a strong sense of community, NKU is dedicated to preparing students to meet the challenges of the modern world and contribute meaningfully to their chosen fields and society as a whole.

This online graduate program gives you the understanding and instructional tools to meet the needs of students who require significant support in an academic environment. Develop the knowledge and skills to ensure that students with moderate and severe disabilities reach their learning potential by earning your Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Moderate & Severe Disabilities (MSD) online from NKU. This 100% online program is designed to prepare you to work with students with intellectual disabilities that impede academic achievement and adaptive behavior skills. Study how to assess students with MSD and learn how to design differentiated instruction based on their needs. You will also learn behavioral management skills for children with the most significant disabilities and how to collaborate with teachers and parents to develop effective strategies to enhance student learning. Taught by the same dedicated faculty who teach on campus, this online master’s in education program will prepare you to work in a variety of roles, such as teaching in self-contained settings and resource classes as well as co-teaching with general education teachers.