About the course

The master’s degree programs in special education prepare teachers to design and implement curricula for individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings. At the masters level, the purpose of our program is to prepare teachers to provide exemplary, evidence-based services for individuals with disabilities. This program includes a thesis.

　　An emphasis in general curriculum is for those interested in working with students with mild disabilities who are primarily following the general curriculum. The special education students who are most frequently served in these settings include those with behavior disorders, learning disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities, other health impaired, and some students with autism or Asperger’s.

　　This emphasis is for students interested in working with those who have moderate to severe autism and developmental disabilities. Training in this emphasis prepares you to work in an adapted curriculum, which means it does not follow the typical general curriculum used in most classrooms.

　　The birth through kindergarten/preschool emphasis prepares professionals to work with children birth through age 5 both with and without disabilities. Training in this program prepares you for inclusive early learning, preschool, pre-k and kindergarten programs, along with early intervention (0-3) and preschool intervention (3-5) programs. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Georgia

Professional preparation: Earned, or will have earned, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution before the date of enrollment at the University of Georgia.

　　GPA: Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 for all courses taken.

　　TOEFL: Foreign 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 5 years from the date of application.

　　Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.

　　GRE or Miller Analogies Test scores: Minimum GRE results of 146 verbal and 146 quantitative, alternatively, applicants may choose to take the Miller Analogies Test. We require a minimum score of 402 for the Miller Analogies Test.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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