MAT in Special Education – General Curriculum Craft Curriculum That Meets Individual Needs
Help Special Needs Students Grow with Liberty’s Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of special needs children? Being a special needs teacher is rewarding. You can learn the full range of essential skills you need to make it your career with Liberty’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education – General Curriculum. Empowering teachers to succeed is important. So at Liberty, you can earn your MAT degree for less than at many other online schools — at only $430 per credit hour. With our online format, this special rate makes the MAT one of our most flexible and affordable master’s programs.
With in-class experience in your area and optional on-campus intensives, you will have the hands-on training and critical teaching knowledge you’ll need to be confident in your future classroom. You can learn how to provide individualized education, support, and care for students with more mild disabilities with Liberty’s MAT in Special Education.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education – General Curriculum.
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*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Why Choose Liberty’s MAT in Special Education – General Curriculum Degree Program?
By earning your MAT in Special Education, you are preparing for a rewarding career in a field desperate for qualified, effective teachers. Through this program, you can earn a teaching license in special education general curriculum while studying under professors who understand your passion and can mentor you throughout your degree.
At Liberty University, we don’t just train educators — we train educators who want to make a positive impact on the next generation. The well-being of your special needs students and their families matters, so here you can learn to evaluate education theory from a biblical worldview. By integrating special education skills with a biblical worldview, you’ll learn to confidently address students’ educational, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Liberty University’s School of Education meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). With excellent and affordable online education, Liberty’s online MAT in Special Education will help you meet licensure requirements and set you up for success in your teaching career.
What Will You Study in Our MAT in Special Education Degree?
As a student studying special education, you can learn how to provide individualized education support and care for students with mild disabilities. You can learn to create lesson plans and provide intellectual stimulation for special needs students while encouraging growth. Topics covered within this program include educational behavior and development, theories and methodologies of education, current trends in the education field, and methods of teaching with classroom management. You can also learn how to make decisions about student progress, instruction, program, placement, and transitional services.
Our courses are taught from a Christian perspective by educators equipped with years of experience teaching in the field of special education. You can learn how to apply a biblical worldview to your classroom in Christian, private, public, or homeschool settings.
Here are some of the specific subjects you will study throughout your program:
- Educational behavior and development
- Theories and methodologies of education
- Current trends in the education field
- Methods of teaching and classroom management
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Individual state licensure requirements may vary and are subject to change without notice. View your state’s requirements here: licensure/certification requirements.
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Tuition & Aid
At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
| Graduate Education Full Time | $430/Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Education Part Time | $645/Credit |
| Military Graduate | $290/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
