Special Education, M.Ed.

This fully online master’s degree prepares candidates to serve students with disabilities in inclusive settings in P-12 schools. Coursework is taught by graduate faculty utilizing technology to provide synchronous and/or asynchronous content delivery, feedback, and supervision. Two electives are included in the program to provide content delivery for candidates’ individual interests (e.g., autism, dyslexia, teaching English to speakers of other languages, and gifted education). Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to serve students with exceptionalities in a variety of teaching and leadership roles. The program meets the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards. 

Admission Requirements

The following are program-specific requirements beyond the general Graduate Admissions requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

• Evidence of teaching Certification in any P-12 area or departmental approval. 

• Personal Resume-Your resume can be uploaded into the online application. It should document education, teaching experience, community service, and your record of leadership. 

* Please note: International Students (Visa and Green Card Holders) Please visit KSU’s International Graduate Admissions site for additional requirements.

Admission Criteria for Unique Cases

Currently there are no exceptions to the admission criteria.

Transfer Credit

Graduate courses taken at other accredited institutions must be evaluated and approved by the program coordinator or department chair. A maximum of 25% of transfer credit (with grades of “B” or higher) may be applied toward a degree program. No courses will be accepted for transfer credit if they are more than five years old at the time of evaluation. Transfer credit includes all course work accepted into the M.Ed. program prior to admission in full standing (maximum nine semester hours), whether earned at another institution or at Kennesaw State University. 

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Council for Exceptional Children

Georgia Professional Standards Commission