Program Details
You can develop your skills in special education with the Education Specialist in Special Education from JSU. This online gifted and special education specialist’s degree delivers a rigorous curriculum that presents the current issues and trends in this field.
Candidates must complete a project or thesis in which they display stellar writing and research skills.
Through the online core coursework, you will cover advanced research and statistics, comparative education, and school and community relations. The recommended electives in this online gifted and special education graduate program include such topics as:
- Psychoeducation aspects of exceptional children
- Administration and supervision in special education
- Psychological aspects of children with exceptionalities
- Educational administration
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Jackson State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)
Additional Info
- Must have a valid teaching license