MA in Education - Special Education in Athens United States | University of Georgia

The master's programs in special education equip educators to develop and deliver tailored curricula for students with disabilities across diverse learning environments. Our graduate-level program focuses on training teachers to deliver outstanding, research-backed support for individuals with special needs, including a thesis component.

The general curriculum track caters to professionals working with students who have mild disabilities while following standard academic programs. These special education populations often include learners with behavioral disorders, learning differences, mild cognitive impairments, health-related challenges, and certain autism spectrum conditions.

For those specializing in moderate to severe autism and developmental disabilities, this concentration provides training for implementing modified curricula that diverge from conventional classroom programs.

The early childhood specialization (birth through kindergarten) develops skills for working with young children, both typically developing and those with disabilities. This training prepares graduates for inclusive early education settings, preschool programs, and specialized intervention services for infants (0-3) and preschoolers (3-5).