Master of Education in Special Education - Behavior Disorders in Columbia United States | University of Missouri

This program offers a Master of Education through the Department of Special Education, specializing in Behavior Disorders. The curriculum focuses on practical skills to equip educators for working with children and adolescents in diverse environments.

Classes and hands-on training concentrate on developing skilled teachers for students with behavioral challenges. MU trains educators for multiple instructional settings, ranging from mainstream classrooms to specialized K-12 resource rooms and self-contained programs.

Degree completion requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours. Prospective students seeking certification should consult with the certification office for a transcript review upon admission, as additional state-mandated coursework may be necessary for cross-categorical disabilities certification. The program covers comprehensive special education topics including:

Language acquisition,
Evaluation methods,
Behavioral intervention strategies,
Team collaboration approaches,
Reading education techniques,
Math teaching methods,
Educational research,
Current special education developments.