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The University of Maine recently ranked among the best schools for online master\u2019s degrees in special education by the publication Top Master\u2019s in Education.<\/p>\n

UMaine offers a 36-credit Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in special education with concentrations in early intervention, high-incidence or low-incidence disabilities, as well as individually designed programs, all of which are completed entirely online. The master\u2019s program leads to state certification by the Maine Department of Education in the student\u2019s area of concentration.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur program continues to reach new heights of excellence in teaching, research and outreach, and we\u2019re delighted with our national ranking,\u201d said Deborah Rooks-Ellis, special education program coordinator. \u201cThis certainly is a reflection of our outstanding faculty, students and graduates, and our continued emphasis on practice-oriented research informed by the realities of schools.\u201d<\/p>\n

Top Master\u2019s in Education said UMaine\u2019s program stands out for its rolling admission and low cost per credit hour, making it \u201coptimal for busy professionals seeking high-caliber instruction.\u201d<\/p>\n

The site ranked UMaine\u2019s program 39th on its list of top 50\u00a0online<\/a>\u00a0special education programs.<\/p>\n

Top Master\u2019s in Education is an online guide to education-related master\u2019s degrees, aimed at helping current and future teachers, principals and other education professionals advance their careers. Its rankings are based on information provided by schools as well as data collected from the National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. News & World Report, and other sources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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