MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (M.A.T.) IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION)

The program listed below leads to initial certification in Special Education. This program is open only to students who do not currently hold any teaching certificate in the state of Georgia. The M.Ed. program in Special Education is configured as a cohort which means students enroll and matriculate as one group under the supervision of faculty in the special education program. Students should consult the University web site for further information and requirements.

M.A.T.--SPECIAL EDUCATION

Semester I

EDRD 5211	Teaching of Reading in Special Education	(3 semester hours)
EDFS 6231	School Improvement Research	(3 semester hours)
EDEX 6001	Seminar I	(3 semester hours)

Semester II

EDEX 6111	The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom	(3 semester hours)
EDEX 6114	Collaborating with Families of Exceptional Children	(3 semester hours)
EDEX 6117	Classroom and Behavior Management	(3 semester hours)
EDEX 6118	Evaluation of Exceptional Individuals	(3 semester hours)

Semester III

EDEX 6120	Nature of Interrelated	(3 semester hours)
EDEX 6121	Curriculum and Methods of Interrelated I	(3 semester hours)
EDEX 6610	Internship I	(3 semester hours)

Semester IV

EDEX 6120	Nature of Interrelated	(3 semester hours)
EDEX 6122	Curriculum & Methods Interrelated II	(3 semester hours)
EDEX 6611	Internship II	(3 semester hours)

Semester V

EDEX 6115	Language Development of E.I.	(3 semester hours)
EDEX 6003	Seminar III	(3 semester hours)
EDEX 6612	Internship III	(3 semester hours)

Please refer to the GCSU Web site (Graduate Catalog) for additional information on programs in Special Education.

Total Degree Hours

48 semester hours

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