MAT Special Education - Birth Through Five/Preschool Special Education at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Special Education Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program prepares students in initial and advanced skills in special education teaching and service delivery through integrated coursework and practicum experiences to design and implement curricula, services, and research across school, clinical, home, and/or community settings.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

36 credit hours total. Required courses include EDSE 5160/7160 Communication and Language Development in Young Children; EDSE 5170/7170 Developmentally Appropriate Programming and Curricula for Infants and Toddlers; EDSE 5180/7180 Developmentally Appropriate Curricula for Children Aged 3-5; EDSE 6070E Behavior Management in Special Education Settings; EDSE 7100 Foundations and Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education.

Career pathways

Prepare to work with children birth through age 5 both with and without disabilities. The birth through kindergarten/preschool special education emphasis promotes developmentally appropriate inclusive and collaborative teaching practices.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You are eligible to apply to the Special Education MAT - Birth Through Five/Preschool Special Education program if you meet all the following requirements: • Earned, or will have earned, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution before the date of enrollment at the University of Georgia • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 for all courses taken • International students applicants will also need to score a minimum of 20 points each on the Speaking and Writing sections of the TOEFL with an overall minimum score of 80. Test scores must be within 2 years from the date of application. Application Process: Students should upload the following items: • Statement of purpose: Please submit a two-page, single-spaced statement of purpose, outlining your teaching philosophy, experience, and career goals, as well as answering the following questions: What populations of children or students do you have experience working with and envision yourself working with in the future? In what setting would you like to work (e.g., school, clinic, home-based)? What is

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: 36 credit hours

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

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