SPECIALIST DEGREE (ED.S.) IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) program in Special Education offered in the Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership provides advanced study for qualified educators. The program of study builds upon work completed at the master's level; strengthening and extending professional, pedagogical, and content knowledge; and preparing advanced practitioners to be architects of change and leaders in the professional community. The Specialist in Education program in Special Education is organized around cohorts. Each cohort is supervised by one faculty member who assures that students meet all program standards prior to graduation. This program is configured in a blended format with some classes meeting Saturdays with work on line. Applicants for this program are required to hold current clear renewable certification in General Special Education through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as a perquisite for admission.

EDEX 7110

Trends and Issues in Special Education

(3 semester hours)

EDEX 7120

Critique of Special Education Literature

(3 semester hours)

EDEX 7210

Research Methods

(3 semester hours)

EDEX 7220

Synthesis of Research in Special Education

(3 semester hours)

EDEX 7310

Research Design

(3 semester hours)

EDEX 7320

Directed Readings

(3 semester hours)

EDEX 7410

Research Implementation

(3 semester hours)

EDEX 7420

Leadership in Collaborative Learning Communities

(3 semester hours)

EDEX 7510

Program Applications

(3 semester hours)

Total

27 semester hours

Please refer to the GCSU Web site for updates on this program.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Prospective students desiring further information on the various Special Education and Educational Leadership programs may contact the Department Chair, Craig Smith, Georgia College & State University, Campus Box 072, Milledgeville, GA 31061. The office telephone number is (478) 445-4577. The Department Chair's e-mail address is Craig.Smith@gcsu.edu.
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