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Special Education

FLC's Special Education MAE is fully online, built for working professionals, and designed to fit your life.

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Apply by June 1 for scholarship consideration

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The program

Earn your Master of Arts in Education in Special Education, or add a special education endorsement to your existing teaching license. FLC's program prepares you to work with students with disabilities in U.S. schools, with mentorship from experienced educators and flexible coursework that requires no set class meeting times.

Special Education — Tuition & fees

Tuition is $419 per credit hour plus $84.90 in mandatory fees, for a total of $503.90 per credit hour. There is no difference in rate for Colorado residents and students from other states.

Pathway	Credits	Estimated total
Endorsement certificate	24 credits	~$12,094
Alternative endorsement (district-employed)	12–15 credits	~$6,047–$7,559
Master of Arts in Education	31 credits	~$15,621
MAE with initial licensure	37 credits	~$18,644

Note: Some Special Education courses include additional course fees of up to $500. A $50 application fee and $150 confirmation fee apply upon enrollment.

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Who it's for

Courses are 100% online in a highly personalized cohort model. Cohorts begin every fall semester. Mentorship from experienced district educators and college experts is built into the program structure. In this program, you will:

Apply equity-centered, data-informed decision-making for students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds
Develop culturally and linguistically relevant curriculum and community partnerships
Integrate social-emotional learning in curriculum and instruction
Use effective local strategic plans and school systems as models for reform
Build leadership skills tailored to rural and culturally diverse school communities

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Why FLC

Courses are 100% online, including Zoom sessions with your cohort, faculty, and professionals in the field. Because there are no set class meeting times, the program accommodates full-time work schedules. You'll build real relationships with peers who are navigating the same challenges you are.

"The FLC Special Education Alternative Licensure program is an incredible asset to our region. This program tailors content and student support to the unique and diverse needs of our regional school communities by offering local mentorship and instruction with a flexible learning platform. As the special education director, it is critical that our special education teachers come with the toolkit to support positive student outcomes and this FLC program ensures these educator skills."

Adrea Bogle

Exceptional Student Services Executive Director, San Juan BOCES

Ready to take the next step? Apply by June 1, 2026 to be considered for scholarships. Final application deadline: August 1, 2026.

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