Overview
Candidates who successfully complete the Special Education and Teaching, General program of University of West Georgia and other requirements of the state certification agency (PSC) may be eligible for Georgia Level 5 certification. Teachers with certification in this area are infield to teach students in grades P-12 with disabilities who receive instruction using the general education curriculum and participate in the general statewide assessment, as well as students in special education preschool (ages 3-5 years).
Objectives
- Special education specialists use valid and reliable assessment practices to minimize bias.
- Special education specialists use their knowledge of general and specialized curricula to improve programs, supports, and services at classroom, school, community, and system levels.
- Special education specialists facilitate the continuous improvement of general and special education programs, supports, and services at the classroom, school, and system levels for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Special education specialists conduct, evaluate, and use inquiry to guide professional practice.
- Special education specialists provide leadership to formulate goals, set and meet high professional expectations, advocate for effective policies and evidence-based practices, and create positive and productive work environments.
- Special education specialists use foundational knowledge of the field and professional ethical principles and practice standards to inform special education practice, engage in lifelong learning, advance the profession, and perform leadership responsibilities to promote the success of professional colleagues and individuals with exceptionalities.
- Special education specialists collaborate with stakeholders to improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities and their families.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Curriculum Trends and Issues
- Research in the Human Sciences
- Regulations and Requirements in Special Education
- Educational Characteristics of Learners: Mild Disabilities
- Professional Seminar
- Comprehensive Exam for the Master of Education: Special Education
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
30-36
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Teaching View 645 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete requirements for a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- Present a cumulative 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate work
- Present a current renewable certificate in Special Education
- Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant's reasons for pursuing graduate study
Tuition Fee
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International
14025 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
14025 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 935 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
3615 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 241 USD per credit during 24 months.
Funding
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