Master of Education in Special Education

This program prepares you to make positive contributions in the lives of people with disabilities. The curriculum addresses the complexities of the challenges faced by these persons as well services needed in order to assist them as they strive for independence.

Learning experiences are structured so you develop a comprehensive knowledge of the multifaceted nature of special education.

Dr. Gena Barnhill, program director for the MEd in Special Education, is a recognized expert in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger Syndrome

Our 36 -hour program offers:

• Multiple program options. You choose one or more areas of study from:
  
  • Special education - general curriculum (focusing on students with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities)
  • Early childhood special education
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Special education - adapted curriculum (significant disabilities)
• Online options for early childhood special education courses
• Online option for introductory course during summer

We also offer special education graduate certificates program including:

• Autism Spectrum
• Young Children with Developmental Disabilities
• Students with Significant Disabilities
• School Inclusion

The certificate program in autism spectrum disorders is recognized by the Virginia Autism Council (VAC); partial tuition support from VAC 

Program Director

Dr. Gena Barnhill
Assistant Professor of Education an Human Development
434.544.8771
barnhill@lynchburg.edu