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 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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants should apply six (6) months prior to the term of desired enrollment, unless your program's deadline is earlier.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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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 Fees

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7410 USD / full

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Out-of-State

7410 USD / full

≈ 7410 USD / full
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In-State

7410 USD / full

≈ 7410 USD / full

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