Special Education
About the Program
Transform Education for Every Student
The MAT in Special Education is designed for those with a bachelor’s degree in a non-teaching field who want to become certified teachers. In this fully online program, you’ll gain the skills, strategies, and real-world experience to support diverse learners in today’s classrooms.
Customize Your Degree
General Curriculum (Concentration)
Prepares you to teach students with a wide range of learning needs across general education settings.
Autism Concentration (Concentration)
Provides focused training in autism education and leads to eligibility for the Georgia add-on autism endorsement.
Dyslexia Concentration (Concentration)
Offers specialized preparation in dyslexia education and leads to eligibility for the Georgia add-on dyslexia endorsement.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
33 Hours
Delivery Format:
Online
Completion Time:
2 years (part-time)
Academic Unit:
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- 100% online program designed for working professionals
- Approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GPSC)
- 33 credit hours to earn both a master’s degree and teacher certification
- Eligible for a T-5 certification upgrade upon completion
- Faculty support to guide you through certification and classroom preparation
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Explore job trends, average salaries, and growing opportunities so you can see how your degree connects to meaningful career pathways and the future of your field.
Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
