Special Education Initial Certification, General Curriculum Pre-Kindergarten Through 12th Grade at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State Special Education Initial Certification is a program for those who hold a bachelor's degree and are seeking initial teacher certification. You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or demonstrate an exemption and have completed the Georgia Educator Ethics – Program Entry (350) Assessment and have acquired tort liability insurance. Prior to admissions, we recommend that you refer to financial aid regarding possible funding options.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Learning Sciences | Duration: Total hours for certification: 33 semester hours. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: Does Not Admit Spring: Does Not Admit Summer: March 1 Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Program of Study The sequence of required certification courses are as follows: EPY 2050 Human Growth and Development (3) EXC 4020 Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (3) EXC 4650 Opening School Experience (0) EXC 6560 Educational Evaluation of Students with Disabilities (3) EXC 6570 Individual and Classroom Management (3) EXC 6580 Instructional Methods for Students with Behavior Learning Disabilities (3) EXC 6590 Functional and Social Methods for Students with Behavior Learning Disabilities (3) EXC 6661 Practicum I: Special Education General Curriculum: Consultative (3) EXC 6671 Partnerships and Practicum II: Special Education General Curriculum:...

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Special Education – General Curriculum P-12, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online Application Application Fee of $50 Goals Statement (upload with the application). The statement should adhere to the guidelines below and must address all outlined topics. The goals statement will be assessed on the following: the quality and clarity of your writing, fully covering all topics, and your disposition toward students with disabilities. Guidelines: one-two pages in length, 12 font size, one-inch margins on each side, single-spaced: Describe your experience working with students with disabilities, and what draws you to becoming a teacher. Describe how your strengths, skills, interests, and experiences will contribute to the profession of education. Describe how the professional and academic goals you hope to accomplish by completing this program of study will benefit the students with whom you intend to work.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall: Does Not Admit Spring: Does Not Admit Summer: March 1 Admissions Deadlines

Duration: Total hours for certification: 33 semester hours.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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