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Special Education (Collaborative Teacher) K-6 or 6-12 Ed.S.

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The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program prepares individuals who have a master’s degree and a teaching certificate in any area. There are two certification options at the Educational Specialist level for students interested in teaching students with disabilities. Students choose elementary (K-6) or secondary (6-12) areas of specialization.

The Ed.S. in Special Education is a 30-hour program that provides advanced study for teachers who already hold a Class A certificate in any area. Courses are delivered in a variety of formats via online format, blended format that combines on-campus face-to-face instruction with significant electronic use, and web-enhanced format that is taught face-to-face and supplemented by online components. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for the Class AA, K-6 or 6-12 Collaborative Teacher Certificate.

 

 

Collaborative Teacher K-6 Course of Study

Collaborative Teacher 6-12 Course of Study

 

â–¼   Admission Requirements
  1. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.*ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students applying to a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ graduate program in the College of Education and Professional Studies should complete a transcript request form (PDF) found on the University Registrar's Office website.

    In the Name/Organization field for the transcript recipient write, "ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Graduate School". There is no charge associated with this request. This option applies only to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ transcripts for students applying to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ graduate programs.

  2. A valid master’s-level (Class A) professional educator certificate in any teaching field.

  3. Two-page narrative on applicant's career goals and purpose for graduate study.

 

Academic Advisor

Abigail Baxter, Ph.D.
Special Education
Ph: (251) 380-2767
abaxter@southalabama.edu