Forge a future beyond classroom teaching in our highly regarded, research-based master’s program. You will research and complete your master’s thesis while furthering studies in Special Education, emphasis in General Curriculum. This program prepares you for doctoral studies. The MA Education-Special Education program is generally pursued by those who want to pursue an EdS or PhD. This is the only one of our master’s level degrees that requires a thesis. This program of study is focused on applied research and evidence-based instruction and provides students the opportunity to participate in mentored research, completing a master’s thesis.
An emphasis in the General Curriculum program 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.
Program Coordinator Rachel Cagliani rcagliani@uga.edu Director of Graduate Studies Jennifer Brown jbrown8@uga.edu Graduate Program Administrator Danielle Mitchell dpmit@uga.edu 706-542-4561