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EdS Education - Special Education at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

Pursue advanced studies in special education through our Ed.S. in Education (Special Education), designed for candidates who already hold a master’s degree. Tailor your studies to your background and goals and complete the program at your own pace by spreading out your coursework over a number of years.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include EDAP 7040 Educational Law and Ethical Leadership; EDSE 7650 (min 3 hrs) Applied Project in Special Education; EDSE 9600 Issues and Trends in Special Education; EDSE 9800 Advanced Practicum in Special Education; EDSE 8370 Single-Subject Research Methodology in Special Education.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to have advanced knowledge and applied research skills in special education, which may support leadership roles in educational settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NOTE: Contact the program before completing your Graduate School application. You are eligible to apply to the EdS in Education (Special Education) program if you meet the following requirements: - Earned, or will have earned, a master’s degree from an accredited institution before the date of enrollment at the University of Georgia. - Minimum of one-year professional experience in special education or a closely related area. - Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 for all courses taken. This program takes a holistic approach to admissions and does not require standardized testing scores to be submitted; no GRE or M.A.T. scores are required. Application Process Complete the Graduate School Application and include: - Unofficial transcripts to the Application - A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation - Resumé/CV - A statement of purpose that should outline your teaching philosophy, experience and career goals, not to exceed two single-spaced typed pages. Final Admission Requirements - Interviews After completing the initial admission requiremen

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.

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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