Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Education in Special Education (General Curriculum) in Griffin United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Griffin United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education is designed for graduate students who have prior undergraduate training in teacher education and hold a teaching certification. This rigorous program focuses on research methodologies and findings, equipping students to critically evaluate educational research. A distinctive feature of this MEd program is the applied research project required for graduation.
The general curriculum concentration caters to educators working with students who have mild disabilities and primarily follow standard academic curricula. This specialization trains teachers for collaborative, inclusive, and resource-based educational settings. Typical student populations served include those with behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, mild cognitive impairments, health-related challenges, and certain autism spectrum conditions.
The 36-credit minimum curriculum combines mandatory coursework with personalized applied research tailored to each student's professional goals. This structure enables participants to develop specialized expertise in diverse special education domains and across different age groups.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students who meet all of the following requirements are eligible to apply:
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 3.0 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.
This program takes a holistic approach to admissions and does not require standardized testing scores be submitted, e.g. no GRE or MAT scores are required.
In the Graduate School application, 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 types of disabilities do you have experience with and envision yourself working with?
In what setting would you like to work (e.g., school, clinic, home-based)?
What is your primary age/grade of interest?
Resume/CV
Applicants will be admitted based on the faculty's evaluation of undergraduate GPA, GRE/MAT (and TOEFL where relevant) scores, quality of essay, letters of recommendations, and resume.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
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 3.0 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.
This program takes a holistic approach to admissions and does not require standardized testing scores be submitted, e.g. no GRE or MAT scores are required.
In the Graduate School application, 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 types of disabilities do you have experience with and envision yourself working with?
In what setting would you like to work (e.g., school, clinic, home-based)?
What is your primary age/grade of interest?
Resume/CV
Applicants will be admitted based on the faculty's evaluation of undergraduate GPA, GRE/MAT (and TOEFL where relevant) scores, quality of essay, letters of recommendations, and resume.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630