Special Education Degree and Certification Programs
Bachelor + Master's + Certification
4+1 Accelerated Master’s Program Behavior Analysis
Lehigh University undergraduate students can earn their Bachelor's and Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Behavior Analysis plus Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in 5 years.
4+1 Accelerated Master’s Program Special Education
Lehigh University undergraduate students can earn their Bachelor's and Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Special Education plus Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in 5 years.
Master's Degree Programs
Master's (M.Ed.) Behavior Analysis
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Behavior Analysis is designed for the college graduate who is interested in pursuing advanced studies in behavior analysis.
Master's (M.Ed.) Special Education
Graduates work as special education teachers in both public and private K-12 classrooms.
Master's (M.ED.) in Special Education and Special Education PreK-12 PA Teacher Certification
Graduates work as secondary general and special education teachers in both public and private K-12 classrooms.
M.Ed. Special Education and Special Education PreK-12 PA Teacher Certification, PACE program
Graduates work as secondary general and special education teachers in both public and private K-12 classrooms.
Master's (M.ED.) in Special Education with Special Education PreK-12 and General Education PreK-4 PA Teacher Certification
Graduates work as secondary general and special education teachers in both public and private K-12 classrooms.
Master's (M.ED.) in Special Education with Special Education Pre-K12 and General Education 7-12 PA Teacher Certification
Graduates work as elementary and secondary special education and/or general education teachers in both public and private K-12 classrooms.
Doctoral Degree Program
Ph.D. Special Education
Our program prepares students for careers in higher education as researchers, teacher trainers, and consultants.
Pennsylvania State Certification Programs
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Specialist Certification
This is a 6-course add-on certificate for K-12 educators who are already certified or those who are in the process of getting their certification.
Professional Development Certificate Program
Certificate in Behavior Analysis
This certificate program provides a concentration of coursework in behavior analysis for practitioners interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in implementing evidence-based behavioral support strategies. These course hours can be applied to the coursework required for the Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist licensure (you will need to meet additional hours and requirements to qualify).
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate
Lehigh's TESOL Certificate is designed for individuals interested in the TESOL profession, whether in domestic or international settings. This practical and versatile four-course certificate will assist current or prospective educators in developing their pedagogical expertise in TESOL best practices that they can utilize in higher education, adult/literacy education, and English as a foreign language (EFL) education classrooms.