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College of Education, Dept. of Early Childhood, Special Education, & Counselor Education Special Education (Ed.S.)
Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) programs are individually planned for an in-depth study in an area of special education. In addition to coursework, the program requires a research project with a written product for completion. On occasion, students seeking a doctorate elect to first earn a specialist degree to gain research experiences before conducting a dissertation. Other individuals use the specialist degree program to meet Rank I teacher certification requirements.
Delivery Method: In-person
Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, & Counselor Education
Admission Requirements
Program applicants must meet the following prerequisites:
- Completion of a master’s degree
- A 3.4 GPA or higher on all graduate work
- Meet the requirements for a teaching certificate or have credentials appropriate to the field of specialization
- Have completed at least 30 semester hours in courses in education (graduate and undergraduate)
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