About the course

The Special Education major at UGA prepares teachers for certification in three different special education areas depending on their career interest: The Adapted/Autism emphasis prepares for instruction of pre-K through grade 12 students with severe disabilities. The curriculum builds critical knowledge and skills in adapted special education. Students receive comprehensive practicum experience in elementary, middle school, and high school grade levels, culminating in a student teaching placement in the level of their choice. The General emphasis prepares for instruction of mild disability pre-K through grade 12 students. This emphasis is offered fully online or at the UGA Griffin location. The curriculum builds critical knowledge and skills in general special education. Students receive comprehensive practicum experience in elementary, middle school, and high school grade levels, culminating in a student teaching placement of their choice. The Birth through kindergarten emphasis prepares teachers to work with birth through kindergarten-age children with and without disabilities. The curriculum promotes developmentally appropriate inclusive and collaborative teaching practices with engaging instruction and support to young children and their families. Field placements in classes with infants/toddlers, preschoolers, pre-k, and kindergarten are provided. Graduates are recommended to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for a renewable teaching certificate in birth through kindergarten and preschool special education. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Athens
Spring (January), 2024	Griffin
Fall (August), 2024	Athens
Fall (August), 2024	Griffin
Spring (January), 2025	Athens
Spring (January), 2025	Griffin
Fall (August), 2025	Athens
Fall (August), 2025	Griffin
Spring (January), 2026	Athens
Spring (January), 2026	Griffin

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Georgia

To apply to the University of Georgia, you will need to provide: Transcript from your graduating high school, SAT/ACT scores, Secondary School Report/Counselor Recommendation, Teacher/Other Letter of Recommendation. For first-year admission, UGA requires that an applicant submit an official score report for either the ACT or SAT. Scores must be submitted electronically by the respective testing agency. UGA will not accept scores that appear on your high school transcript, nor will we consider paper reports. All first-year applicants should submit a School/Counselor Evaluation Letter, as well an optional academic Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. The only minimum requirements to UGA are set forth by the Board of Regents (BOR) for the state of Georgia, and they are as follows: SAT minimum requirements for research universities-SAT CR: 430, SAT M: 400 or ACT E: 17, ACT M: 17. If a student takes the SAT or ACT more than once, we will consider the best scores we receive for each section on either exam. Meet English Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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