Overview

The Special Education M.A.T. program offered at Georgia State University prepares highly qualified teachers to be leaders in the field of special education. Teacher candidates who successfully complete program requirements, receive a passing score on the edTPA portfolio assessment and receive a passing score on the appropriate GACE test will obtain a master's degree and be certified to teach in one of four special education areas:

early childhood special education
deaf education (concentration temporarily on hold – not accepting applications at this time)
adapted curriculum
general curriculum

Key Facts

Graduates across concentrations will be prepared to work with children and youth with special needs. Graduates are provided coursework and practicum experiences resulting in knowledge of characteristics, curriculum, instructional strategies and classroom management procedures.

Select concentration in:

Adapted Curriculum
Behavior/Learning Disabilities
Deaf Education
Early Childhood Adapted Curriculum
Early Childhood General Curriculum

Students will learn to work with students in a variety of settings such as:

separate specialized schools
typical school settings
alternative school settings (for example, residential and juvenile justice)
cognitive and behavioral specialty agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collaboration with Parents
Language Development and Language Disabilities
Alternative Approaches to Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities
Assistive Technology: Reading and Academics
Methods of Teaching Students with Low-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders
Physical and Health Management of Students with Disabilities
Characteristics of Young Children with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Adapted Curriculum and Deaf Education concentrations are a minimum of 39 hours.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
Application Fee of $50
Goals Statement (upload with the application). Brief statement that explains the professional and academic goals that you hope to accomplish by completing this program of study. If you have previously enrolled in a teacher certification program, provide an explanation of your experience in that program in your goal statement.
Resume (upload with the application)
Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application)
Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission

- submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (360)
GACE Program Admission Assessment

- You may exempt this test if you have received appropriate minimum scores on the ACT, SAT or GRE.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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