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Special Education - General Curriculum

Columbus State University

Master's DegreeAcademic

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The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Special Education degree is designed for individuals holding a bachelor's degree in a non-teaching field who wish to obtain a teaching certificate and master's degree in special education. The MAT provides professional and pedagogical studies that develop proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and habits of beginning teachers in one of three concentrations (i.e., general curriculum, autism, or dyslexia).

Credits

33 credits

Format

In-Person

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Georgia

    Georgia

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Learning StrategiesInstructingSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWriting

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServicePsychology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions,
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareDesktop communications softwareMulti-media educational softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Audiotape playersCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer laser printersDesktop computersEducational board gamesHandheld calculatorsIntercom systemsLaminating machinesLaptop computersOptical compound microscopesOverhead display projectorsPegboardsPencil compassesPersonal computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium25-2021.00Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationtitle_inference$62,340 median$102,010 top-1.96%-2,790
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Schoolwide instructional practice — shape as a teacher leader, instructional coach, or department head.
  • Curriculum design and adoption — lead at the school or district level.
  • Teacher development — mentor across grade levels and content areas.
  • School improvement plans — co-design and drive specific instructional strands.
  • Equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice — set the standard and build capacity across staff.
  • Family and community engagement — design and lead initiatives with measurable reach.
  • Educator evaluation and observation — conduct with peers as a lead or coach.
  • Data-driven decision-making across grades — facilitate with administrators.
  • Policy and advocacy at district or association level — contribute as a credible practitioner.
  • The profession itself — model and elevate through publication, presentation, or leadership roles.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
25%
Placement Rate
25%