Welcome to the Department of Special Education! 

The Department of Special Education offers a number of robust degree programs that work to develop reflective educators who positively affect the learning of school aged children with unique needs and diverse abilities. Through focused teaching, critical reflection, and scholarship, our faculty is committed to providing quality instruction for you to become a skilled leader in education. 

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Our program in Special Education prepares Georgia educators to recognize and respond to the individual differences among students with special education needs. Our program will also prepare educators to develop a pedagogical practice that can be applied to learners with varying needs and a wide range of abilities within the same classroom. 

Special Education Degrees

Initial Certification: B.S.ed. & M.A.T.

• B.S.Ed.: General Curriculum (P-12)
• B.S.Ed.: Adapted Curriculum (P-12)
• B.S.Ed.: Dual Certification (P-5)
• M.A.T.: General Curriculum (P-12)
• M.A.T.: Adapted Curriculum (P-12)

Advanced Certification: M.ed.

• M.Ed. with ABA Area of Concentration
• M.Ed. with Autism Endorsement
• M.Ed. with Dyslexia Endorsement

Advanced Certification: Ed.s.

• Ed.S. with Tier 1 Leadership Certification
• Ed.S. with ABA Area of Concentration
  • Ask about the program! Email:Dr. Brandy Locchetta
• Ed.S. Traditional
  • Custom area of emphasis (build your own)

Endorsement

• Autism Endorsement

Admissions & advisement

Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Advisement

Graduate Admissions

Program Sheets

Please Visit the Advising Center's Program Map page and click on the "Special Education" tab to view the most current maps for each program. 

Georgia TEaching Certification

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Department Highlights