{"id":380,"date":"2023-01-13T12:21:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T18:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/?post_type=program&#038;p=380"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T18:21:46","slug":"exceptional-education-ms","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/exceptional-education-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Exceptional Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Exceptional Education                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">MS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Our master&#8217;s in special education program prepares educators to serve as change agents in their schools and communities by promoting the full participation of individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Master&#8217;s<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus, Online<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_267cacf9-fbbc-4942-b99f-ff001da8c4df'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/applygrad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=267cacf9-fbbc-4942-b99f-ff001da8c4df&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_267cacf9-fbbc-4942-b99f-ff001da8c4df'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-testimonial\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short\" id=\"h-prepare-for-meaningful-work\">Prepare for Meaningful Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Students in the MS in Exceptional Education program develop strategies and new ways of thinking in a wide variety of contexts, with particular emphasis on working within a multicultural and urban context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certification and focus options complement required courses. By the time they graduate, students are prepared to have a positive impact on individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--testimonial uwm-p-card--testimonial-compact uwm-u-mb-40\"><figure class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><blockquote><p>As I was making a difference parenting my own children, I wanted to make a difference in other children&#8217;s lives.<\/p><\/blockquote><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/02\/2019-12-19-Jeff-Stempniewski-2.jpg\" alt=\"Jeff Stempniewski, 2019 Exceptional Education Master's graduate, wearing tie in his classroom.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption class=\"uwm-p-card--attr\"><strong>Jeff Stempniewski, MS &#8217;19<\/strong><em>Middle School Special Education Teacher, <br>St. Augustine Preparatory Academy<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-5ddr-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-5ddr-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admission<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-5ddr-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-5ddr-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-requirements\">Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Exceptional Education master\u2019s degree is a 30-credit degree, with 12 core credits required in all focus areas. 18 credits must be taken in Exceptional Education. The remaining credits may be taken either in or outside of the School of Education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/education\/teaching-learning\/exceptional-education-ms\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">View Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-certification-options\">Certification Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in earning certification as a special education teacher as part of a master\u2019s degree, you must first apply directly to one of our post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/early-childhood-special-education-bs\/\">Exceptional Education: Early Childhood (Birth \u2013 Age 8)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/academics\/special-edu-k4-12\/\">Exceptional Education: K4-12 Special Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-individual-focus-option\">Individual Focus Option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not seeking a post-baccalaureate teaching certification through the Exceptional Education master\u2019s degree, you must select one of the following focus areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Autism Spectrum Disorder&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transition from School to Life&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The courses required for your chosen focus area are determined in collaboration with your faculty advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-doctoral-specializations\">Doctoral Specializations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exceptional-education-specialization\">Exceptional Education Specialization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctoral specialization in Exceptional Education provides a program of advanced study of special education. The program emphasizes the study the socio-cultural context, educational policy, research-based practices and systems change and reform. Students in Exceptional Education take advanced coursework in special education and choose to focus on related areas such as administration, research, teacher education, curriculum design and development, and community-based supports and partnerships. In addition, students declare a minor area of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/education\/urban-education\/urban-education-exceptional-phd\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">View Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-5ddr-admission\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admission-process\">Admission Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The graduate school recommends that you begin the application process one year before the semester you plan to start. The Exceptional Education Department recommends that you submit a complete application at least four weeks prior to the semester in which you plan to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-master-s-degree\">Master&#8217;s Degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/graduateschool-apply.uwm.edu\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&amp;id=10031\">51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School Online Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on international admissions, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/\">Center for International Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-certification-focus\">Certification Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for Certification Focus admission, review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/admission\/\">Graduate School\u2019s admissions requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once admitted to a post-baccalaureate program, you will work with a faculty advisor to determine the most appropriate time to apply to the Graduate School to make the most of your post-baccalaureate credits. You may apply 18 credits of coursework in the certification program toward the 30-credit master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-individual-focus\">Individual Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/admission\/\">Graduate School\u2019s admissions requirements<\/a>, we require two letters of recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you apply to the graduate school and your eligibility is confirmed, you will be invited to a faculty interview for program entry. In your reason statement you will detail the special education area of interest you want to focus on (e.g.: literacy, autism spectrum disorders, transition, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If admitted, you will be paired with a faculty advisor and begin the process of completing your master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-5ddr-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"32\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/bartlett-maggie\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Bartlett-Maggie-300x350-1-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium 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class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 317<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"32\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/drame-elizabeth\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Drame_E-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Elizabeth Drame, Professor in Teaching and Learning.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Drame_E-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Drame_E.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/drame-elizabeth\/\">Drame, Elizabeth   <br>PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor<\/strong>, <em>Teaching and Learning<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Program Director<\/strong>, <em>Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:erdrame@uwm.edu\">erdrame@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall 397<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"32\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/directory\/owens-laura\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/615\/2023\/01\/Owens_Laura-300x350-1-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Laura Owens, Professor in Teaching and Learning.\" 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