Department of Special Education
SPED
Degrees & Certificates
Our degree programs offer a mix of online and on‑campus options, giving you the flexibility to pursue your goals in special education and related fields while preparing for meaningful careers.
“I chose Mizzou because of its supportive environment and comprehensive academic opportunities. My focus on learning disabilities is strengthened by the program’s broad perspective on education, which equips me with the skills and insight to serve as an educational consultant for the next generation.”
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News
Aug. 18, 2026
2026 Faculty Promotions
The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development is proud to announce the following faculty promotions, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Professor Associate Professor Teaching Professor Teaching Professor…
July 21, 2026
From Missouri to the world: CEHD honors faculty advancing research, teaching and human impact
Effective July 1, three faculty members have been named to endowed faculty appointments, recognizing sustained excellence in research, teaching and leadership. In addition, six early-career researchers have been selected to receive the 2026-27 Nentwig Faculty Excellence Awards, honoring faculty whose innovative scholarship is shaping the future of education, health and human development.
June 30, 2026
Helping students climb the stairway to algebra success
Proficiency in algebra is a gateway to future academic opportunities. But for middle school students who struggle with math, those opportunities can feel out of reach. For the past eight years, researchers at the University of Missouri, the University of Texas at Austin and Southern Methodist University have been working to change that.