Special Education, Ed.S. (General Curriculum P-12)

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Program Description

The Ed.S. with a major in Special Education is designed for candidates who have already earned an M.Ed. with a major in Special Education, or a related field. Candidates will develop in-depth knowledge and skills to implement in their classrooms and schools in ways that advance all students’ rights to an education that supports social and economic justice and academic success. Courses focusing on technology, learner-centered curriculum and instruction, learners and families from diverse backgrounds, and critical pedagogy will aid candidates in meeting these crucial needs. Successful graduates of the Ed.S. at Kennesaw State University may apply their entire program of study to the Ed.D. in Special Education. 

Admission Requirements

The following are requirements beyond the general Graduate Admissions  requirements:

Expected qualifications for applicants to be considered for admission will typically include:

• An earned Master’s degree in professional education or a related field;  
• A clear and renewable teaching certificate or departmentally approved equivalent in a service-related field in Special Education;  
• At least three years of professional experience in teaching, administration, or related field in Special Education;  
• A competitive Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score and Graduate GPA. The GRE and GPA will be utilized with other admission criteria to determine program eligibility. Although no minimum scores are required, candidates are encouraged to prepare and score well since admission to the program is competitive. Please note: The Analytical/Writing score once receives as part of the GRE is used competitively in the admission review process. It is strongly encouraged for applicants to do well on this portion of the exam.  

Admission Criteria for Unique Cases

Currently there are no exceptions to the admission requirements.

Transfer Credit

Graduate courses taken at other accredited institutions must be evaluated and approved by the program coordinator or department chair. A maximum of nine semester hours 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 

Petition to Graduate

Each candidate must petition to graduate online. For more information, please view the corresponding section of Academic Policies .

Program of Study