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; targets the knowledge and skills for translating research into evidence-based practices with students with disabilities; and prepares 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 classes meeting selected Saturdays with substantial work on line. Applicants for this program are required to hold current clear renewable T-5 level certification in Special Education through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as a prerequisite for admission. Interviews are conducted as part of the admission process. Applicants who have submitted all application materials will be contacted by the department to schedule the interview.


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.