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

Careers

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 and Professionals
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 2024-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

36 SCH

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

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Special Education View 934 other Masters in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

7

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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 Fee

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International

30216 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

30216 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15108 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

9552 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4776 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Atlanta

1213 - 2208 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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