Special Education, M.A.T. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Excel in special education through Georgia State University's Master of Arts in Teaching program. Gain expertise from experienced faculty to educate children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in schools. A combination of practical courses and hands-on classroom experiences gives the student an opportunity to excel to their fullest potential to become a leader in the field. Classes cater to working professionals, offering flexibility in scheduling.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Learning Sciences | Duration: Minimum of 36 semester hours (Adapted Curriculum and Deaf Education concentrations are a minimum of 39 hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 1 Spring: Does Not Admit Summer: March 1 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Through the M.A.T. Special Education program, students take a variety of courses related to methods, classroom management, dyslexia, literacy, assessment and applied behavior analysis. Students also have the opportunity to complete a practicum in their area of interest. In addition to the training students receive for their concentration, they may also qualify for the autism endorsement, dyslexia and other reading disabilities endorsement or reading endorsement through successfully completing specific coursework.

Career pathways

Graduates will be prepared to work with children and youth with special needs through coursework and hands-on practicum. They’ll gain knowledge of student characteristics, curriculum, teaching strategies and classroom management. Students will learn to work with students in a variety of settings such as:

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Special Education, M.A.T. 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. Resume (upload with the application) Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application) For applicants who are currently employed in a school setting: One letter of recommendation must be from a current direct supervisor.

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.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

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

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