Education Specialist in Special Education / Collaborative Teacher, K-6
University of West Alabama

Program Details

Learn new, advanced-level skills for helping special needs students in grades K-6 with this online special education degree. The Education Specialist degree in Special Education focuses on meeting the needs of students with cognitive, physical, behavioral, or multiple disabilities.

Educators benefit from coursework covering assistive technology, applied behavior analysis, and inclusive practices. You will be able to prepare for administrative and advanced teaching roles with studies of curriculum development, leadership, and educational research. As an added component, each online student is matched with a one-on-one mentor for increased academic and professional success.

% Online

100% Online

Program 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 Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Restricted States

Georgia