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MAT Special Education - Special Education General Curriculum at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

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 5020E/7020E Assessment of Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities; EDSE 5050E/7050E Positive Behavior Supports; EDSE 5120/7120 Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities; EDSE 5150/7150 Designing Reading Interventions for Special Education; EDSE 5250/7250 Teaching Writing to Students with Disabilities.

Career pathways

Training in this emphasis area prepares teachers to work in inclusive and direct service models while supporting students with learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, and autism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You are eligible to apply to the Special Education MAT - Special Education General Curriculum 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 The state requires that all candidates have a minimum 2.5 GPA on undergraduate or previous graduate work Application Process: students should upload the following items: Statement of purpose Resume/CV Three Letters of Recommendation Unofficial transcripts English Proficiency Exam Scores for international students: International 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.

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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