Baylor University's MSEd in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Special Education prepares educators, practitioners, and researchers to meet one of the most pressing needs in today's schools. Grounded in a deep understanding of how students learn, the program teaches graduates to serve exceptional learners with precision, care, and evidence-based expertise.
Students build the knowledge and skills to support learners with disabilities across cognitive, behavioral, academic, and social-emotional domains. Set within the broader framework of educational psychology, the specialization moves beyond surface-level strategies, toward a research-informed understanding of learning itself.
Special education remains one of the highest-need areas in school systems, and demand keeps growing for skilled professionals who can serve students with complex, varied learning profiles. This program addresses that gap directly.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
15/04/2027
Start date
June 2027
Baylor University
1311 S 5th Street,
Waco,
Texas,
76706, South, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
01/12/2026
Start date
January 2027
Baylor University
1311 S 5th Street,
Waco,
Texas,
76706, South, United States
Applicants have either a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution of higher learning.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Baylor University is globally renowned for academic excellence and the high quality of its research output.