Program Details
This online EdS in Special Education focuses on trends and issues in working with special needs students in Grades 6-12. Educators will receive a firm foundation of skills in helping those with cognitive, physical, behavioral, or multiple disabilities.
The Education Specialist program offers the knowledge level of a doctoral program with the speed typical of a master’s program. Participants of this online special education degree will benefit from coursework covering assistive technology, applied behavior analysis, and inclusive practices. Prepare for administrative and advanced teaching roles with studies of curriculum development, leadership, and educational research.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of West Alabama is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
2.75 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Restricted States
Georgia