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A degree in Special Education - General Curriculum qualifies an individual for professional opportunities in public schools and other settings concerned with meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and leads students to Special Education - General Curriculum certification in Special Education. As the need for Special Education professionals increases, the program seeks to produce highly qualified graduates to fill the high-demand in Georgia and throughout the nation.
This program is 100% online and is designed to meet the needs of paraprofessionals. If you are interested in this program, please contact us for a transcript evaluation. There may be some prerequisite courses needed if you do not currently hold an associate’s degree from a University System of Georgia (USG) institution and/or your bachelor’s degree is from a field other than education. The Special Education program requires the completion of a concentration in Reading. Courses that are taken to satisfy this requirement include: EDRG 3160, EDRG 3260, EDRG 3360, EDSP 4060, and EDRG 3280.
**Please note this program fulfills the requirements for certification established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, but not necessarily for any other state. More information can be found at the Out of State Students webpage.**
Students applying for the Special Education program should meet the following requirements:
Teaching Field requirements are established by the College of Education. Major teaching field courses should be taken during the junior and senior years. Teaching field courses, including the Special Education Block, must be completed prior to Student Teaching.
Special Education Block
All candidates seeking initial certification in Special Education - General Curriculum are required to complete the Special Education Block prior to Student Teaching. The Special Education Block is a full-time experience of course work and student teaching internship. Candidates spend approximately 20 hours per week as interns serving special education students in a PK-12 setting under the supervision of a mentor teacher. Additionally, they are enrolled in university course work on campus.
Bachelor of Science in Education
Education Center
Michele McKie, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Special Education & Assessment Director
229-931-2616
michele.mckie@gsw.edu
I chose Special Education because I love helping others and seeing the "aha" moment when someone succeeds. I want to be a part of that "aha" moment and help students be relieved of learning frustrations. I want to meet students where they can be successful and continue to help them set the bar for success.