Overview

A fully online program, the M.Ed. in Special Education from Georgia Southern University is designed for individuals who currently hold a Georgia level four Certificate or equivalent in Special Education with certification in one of the following concentration areas:

Adaptive Curriculum

General Curriculum

What you'll learn

This master’s program courses are based upon the concept of developmentally appropriate practices and the value of diverse, intensive field experiences working with diverse student populations. Find out what you’ll learn to discover if it’s the right fit for you.

The program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) and meets the PSC’s certificate upgrade requirements.

(Note: Individuals seeking initial certification and those who hold non-renewable or provisional teacher certification, should pursue the MAT degree Special Education rather than this Master in Education [M.Ed.] degree program.)

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Learning Theories and Applications
Educational Research
Special Education Leadership
Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities
Seminar in Special Education
Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Students with Multiple/Severe Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Statesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete requirements for a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Possess or be eligible for a Georgia level four certificate or equivalent. Certification must be in Special Education: Adaptive Curriculum or Special Education: General Curriculum.
Present a cumulative 2.50 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.
Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional aspirations.
Submit a completed “Disclosure and Affirmation Form” that addresses misconduct disclosure, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14220 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14220 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14220 USD / year

≈ 14220 USD / year

Funding

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