Education Specialist in Special Education
Valdosta State University

Program Details

You can increase your expertise in special education with the Education Specialist in Special Education from Valdosta State. This online specialist program focuses on developing your skills to take on advanced teaching positions as well as leadership roles in special education.

The program appeals to those with a master’s degree in special education or related fields like vocational rehabilitation, deaf education, or speech-language pathology. Graduates use data analysis to develop programs for the development of all learners.

Potential careers include:

  • Teacher, T-6 certification
  • Special education coordinator
  • Special education administrator
  • Director of programs for individuals with disabilities

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Valdosta State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, MAT

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Master’s degree in special education (or related area: i.e. speech pathology)