Overview

The Teaching Special Education program from Columbus State University provides professional and pedagogical studies that develop proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and habits of beginning teachers.

Educator Preparation at Columbus State University is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of the learner with special needs

Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use and administration of assessment instruments and strategies

Demonstrate competence in instructional strategies and techniques

Demonstrate competence in classroom management

Demonstrate competence in communication and consultation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nature & Characteristics of Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities

Advanced Assessment of Exceptional Children/Youth

Specific Strategies for Teaching Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities

Assessment and Classroom Instruction

Psychology of Reading

Methods and Materials for Teaching Reading

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate or master's degree from a college or university recognized by a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) institutional or program accreditor.
Application + $50 non-refundable application fee (apply online or print form (PDF)). The application fee is waived for returning CSU graduate students and CSU students who completed a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Immunization Record
Official transcript(s)
Test scores from the GRE, GMAT, MAT, or another standardized test as required by the individual degree program
Verification and proof of Lawful Presence

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10800 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

2580 USD / year

≈ 2580 USD / year

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