Brenau University Online

Education Specialist in Special Education

Brenau University's online Educational Specialist in Special Education (Ed.S.) is designed for current teachers with a graduate degree in special education who want to pursue career advancement through continued study.

Finish this GaPSC-approved program in one year and enhance your skills in supporting students with special needs as a classroom teacher and instructional leader. PSC Level V certification in special education and two years of full-time teaching experience are required to apply.

Brenau's education programs are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for Teacher Education Programs (GaPSC), so you can be confident you're earning a credential recognized for high academic standards and quality.

During your program, you will complete a professional core that includes applied research as well as a focused special education major. Major courses include special education law, advanced assessment, current issues in special education and more. You will develop the expertise you need to become a decision-maker and mentor in your school, district and community.

Earning the Ed.S. credential is an ideal pathway for those ready for new opportunities and increased earning potential in the education field. When you graduate, you can bring your new knowledge to your current teaching role or pursue positions like educational therapist, curriculum designer and principal.