Program Details
You can learn effective instruction and interactions for individuals with disabilities through the Master of Science in Special Education from JSU. This online gifted and special education master’s degree imparts understandings, attitudes, and appreciation needed to work with children with special needs.
As a student of this online special education program, you will develop competencies that allow you to promote and realize excellence in teaching. Your program incorporates various experiences such as:
- Microteaching clinics
- Case studies
- Computer-assisted instruction
- Field experiences
Furthermore, you will enhance your professional development through conferences, seminars, workshops, and collaborative activities. You learn the importance of being sensitive to your students’ cultural, linguistic, and diverse backgrounds.
% 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
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GREApplication Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)
Additional Info
- Must hold a valid teaching license