Special Education
About the Program
Enhance Your Teaching Expertise
Elevate your teaching practices and build up your leadership skills with an Ed.S. in Special Education. This post-master’s program prepares certified educators for advanced roles in special education without the research or dissertation requirements of a doctorate. Strengthen your ability to support students with autism and developmental disabilities through applied behavioral strategies, evidence-based practices, and a deep understanding of special education law and inclusive learning.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
30 Hours
Delivery Format:
Online
Completion Time:
4-5 semesters
Academic Unit:
The Department of Teacher Education
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- 100% online program designed for working professionals.
- Earn the Georgia PSC Autism Endorsement to better support students with autism. .
- Develop skills aligned with NBPTS (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards) through study in research, pedagogy, psychology, and reading.
- Graduate from a Georgia PSC-approved program with recognized, high-quality credentials.
- Designed for certified teachers (T-5 or equivalent) with at least two years of teaching experience and leads to eligibility for T-6 certification upgrade.
- Deepen your expertise in developmental disabilities, behavior analysis, sociological perspectives, and special education law.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Explore job trends, average salaries, and growing opportunities so you can see how your degree connects to meaningful career pathways and the future of your field.
Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
