36 hours minimum (additional hours may be needed to meet content, pre/co-requisite courses, and certification needs)

You are eligible to apply to the Special Education MAT - Special Education General Curriculum program if you meet all the following requirements: Earned, or will have earned, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution before the date of enrollment at the University of Georgia Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0 for all courses taken The state requires that all candidates have a minimum 2.5 GPA on undergraduate or previous graduate work Application Process: students should upload the following items: Statement of purpose Resume/CV Three Letters of Recommendation Unofficial transcripts English Proficiency Exam Scores for international students: International 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 2 years from the date of application.

EDSE 5020E/7020E

Assessment of Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities

3

EDSE 5050E/7050E

Positive Behavior Supports

3

EDSE 5120/7120

Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities

3

EDSE 5150/7150

Designing Reading Interventions for Special Education

3

EDSE 5250/7250

Teaching Writing to Students with Disabilities

3

EDSE 5400/7400

Collaboration and Professional Practice

3

EDSE 5770E/7770E  Analytical Thinking

Practicum in Intensive Reading Intervention

3

EDSE 6070E

Behavior Management in Special Education Settings

3

EDSE 7220

Instruction of Students with High-Incidence Disabilities

3

EDSE 7440

Practicum in Special Education

1-12

EDSE 7460

Internship in Special Education

1-12

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

EDSE 4020/6020

Inclusion of Students with Disabilities: PreK-Grade 5

3

EDSE 4030/6030

Inclusion of Students with Disabilities: Grades 6-12

3

Students are encouraged to take elective courses in areas that complement the required components of their program of study as approved by faculty advisor.

MAT students are required to pass a written comprehensive exam for program completion MAT students must have a Pre-Service Certificate issued before starting their program. See the following for information about how to obtain a Pre-Service Certificate: https://resources.coe.uga.edu/students/ed-prep/#certification

Technology Requirements

Computer with current operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Additional peripherals such as webcam, headphones, and microphone are required. High-speed internet access.

Teacher Education Certfication Requirements

To be considered a UGA program completer and to be eligible for a Induction Certificate in an initial educator preparation program, you must complete the following assessments: Child Abuse and FERPA Trainings (CA-FERPA) Dyslexia Trainings Passing score on Dispositions Passing score on Intern Keys Passing score on Program Key Assessments (PKAs) Completion of MFECOE Exit Survey Attendance of certification session MFECOE Ethics Training Assessment MFECOE Professional Ethics and Conduct Agreement (PECA Contract) GaPSC Grade Bands Requirement Met GACE Content Assessment (Certification Requirement) GaPSC Educator Ethics Assessment - 360 (Certification Requirement) Pass Transition Point 1 Pass Transition Point 2 Pass Transition Point 3 Pass Transition Point 4 For detailed information on the teacher certification requirements, visit https://coe.uga.edu/teacher-certification

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Training in this emphasis area prepares teachers to work in inclusive and direct service models while supporting students with learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, and autism. In addition, this degree program of study leads to a Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia/Dyslexia Endorsement demonstrating the completion of intensive training in identification and intervention for students with dyslexia.

Transfer of credit may be allowed when recommended by the student’s major professor and graduate coordinator, and when approved by the dean of the Graduate School. Please see the UGA Graduate School policy linked here: https://grad.uga.edu/admissions/requirements/acceptance-of-credit-by-transfer/

Qualified students will be nominated for applicable and available Graduate School awards, departmental graduate assistantships, training grants, and research grant assistantships.

All students complete a supervised teaching internship and are encouraged to pursue additional internship experiences that support their professional development and career aspirations.

Graduate Student Association - https://els.uga.edu/uga-student-government/gradstudents/ Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) BrainIAC Communicaid+Nation Minorities in Education (MIE) Links to other organizations can be found at: https://resources.coe.uga.edu/students/student-organizations/

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