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% 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