Master of Education

Special Education

About the Program
Shape the Future of Learning

The online M.Ed. in Special Education is designed for certified teachers who want to deepen their expertise and expand career opportunities. Choose from a concentration to focus your coursework on or specialize in ABA with the Applied Behavioral Analysis track.

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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.

Reading & Dyslexia (Concentration)

Offers specialized preparation in dyslexia education and leads to eligibility for the Georgia add-on dyslexia endorsement.

Applied Behavioral Analysis (Track)

Designed for professionals in education, psychology, or related fields who want to use ABA techniques in classrooms or clinical settings.

Coursework verified by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
Prepares you for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® exams (with additional requirements such as supervision and examination through the BACB).
VCS Coordinator: Dr. Kalynn Hall, EdD, BCBA-D — Hall_Kalynn@columbusstate.edu

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Just the Facts

Total Credit Hours:
30 Hours

Delivery Format:
Online

Completion Time:
2 years (part-time)

Academic Unit:
The Department of Teacher Education

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Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience

100% online for working educators.
Georgia PSC-approved for certification upgrade to T-5 level.
ABA track with ABAI-verified coursework toward BCBA® or BCaBA® exam eligibility.
Faculty mentors with classroom and clinical expertise.

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