Special Education, M.Ed., Online at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The M.Ed. program is an advanced program that emphasizes evidence-based strategies, effective pedagogy and data-based decision making for teaching students with disabilities. Students are provided advanced instruction on how to select appropriate curricula, become fluent in effective methods of instruction and make assessment-based decisions. The M.Ed. in Special Education does not lead to teacher certification. Applicants to the M.Ed. should carry a teacher certification. Students seeking initial teacher certification should consider our M.A.T. in Special Education.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Learning Sciences | Duration: A minimum of 30 semester hours is required to receive your degree | Study mode: online | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Program of Study Master of Education in Special Education Professional Studies (9) Select one course (3): EPSF 7100 Critical Pedagogy (3) EPSF 7110 Multicultural Education (3) EPSF 7120 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (3) Select one course (3): EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3) EPRS 7910 Action Research (3) Required (3): EPY 7080 The Psychology of Learning and Learners (3) Teaching Field/Major and Electives (27-30) Choose One Concentration: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior/Learning Disabilities, Deaf Education (Deaf/Hard of Hearing), Early Childhood Special Education, Intellectual Disabilities Autism Spectrum Disorders Concentration (27) Required (21): EPY 8020...

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Special Education, M.Ed. 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: 1-2 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). Brief statement that explains the professional and academic goals that you hope to accomplish by completing this degree.

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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