Credits required
53 Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 53 quarter credits are equal to 35.33 semester credits.*
Cost per credit
$571 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
Delivery
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.‡
Start terms
4 per year
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M.A.T. in Special Education

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NOTE: This program is currently accepting applications, and you may begin taking classes online as early as summer term 2025.

Be a champion for students of all abilities

Every student deserves an equitable education, and as a skilled special education teacher, you can play a critical role in making that possible. Oregon State University’s online Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education program will equip you with the expertise to create inclusive classrooms and support diverse learners while preparing you to teach in the state of Oregon.

With an emphasis on removing barriers to academic success and socio-emotional well-being for special education students, the MAT-SPED program will provide you with in-demand skills related to differentiation and inclusive instructional strategies. This two-year program, delivered in partnership with OSU's College of Education, offers fully online coursework with a year-long, in-person teaching placement in your community. Through practicum and internship work, you’ll gain extensive hands-on experience in order to collaborate effectively with parents, agencies and other educators to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

Earn your special education teaching license

When you graduate from Oregon State’s special education master’s program online, you will hold a Special Education Generalist K-12 License in Oregon — making you qualified to teach and support students across a range of grade levels and abilities. OSU’s College of Education also has extensive experience in providing personalized support to program graduates who want to seek licensure in other states.

Benefits of learning online with Oregon State

  • All online classes are developed by Oregon State's renowned faculty, who are known for their research, expertise and innovation.
  • OSU is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
  • The OSU College of Education preparation program holds the highest accreditation ranking from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
  • You will receive the same Oregon State University diploma and transcript as on-campus students.
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Important dates

Spring term starts
March 31
Summer term starts
June 23

See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.