The MEd in special education offers you in-depth study and research opportunities to explore specific areas of interest or pursue research projects in individual classes beyond class assignments.

Previous and current research projects include:

• Autism Spectrum disorders
• Reading disabilities
• Intellectual disabilities
• Emotional and behavior disorders
• Criminal justice for individuals with disabilities
• Teaching strategies for children with disabilities
• Learning technologies and exceptional learners

The Journal of Education, Leadership Studies, and Counseling, a publication that consists almost entirely of Lynchburg students’ work, publishes exemplary pieces written within individual graduate courses in addition to research conducted beyond class assignments.

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