College of Education

Kim Viel-Ruma, Ph.D.

Kim Viel-Ruma, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education
Phone: 404-413-8143
Email: epekav@langate.gsu.edu

Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3979
Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3979

Education:
PhD - Education of Students with Exceptionalities - Georgia State University (2008)
EdS - Education of Students with Exceptionalities - Georgia State University (2001)
MEd - Special Education - North Georgia College and State University (1997)
MEd - Social Science Education - Georgia Southern University (1993)
BA - International Studies - Kent State University (1988)

Major Areas of Interest:
As a clinical professor of special education, my current interests are focused on research-based best practices for serving students with exceptionalities in classrooms, effective practices for the training and preparation of educators who serve students with exceptionalities, and the retention of those educators in the field of special education. Other areas of research interest lie in transition services for adolescents with disabilities, the identification of and interventions for English-language learners with disabilities, and improving writing performance for students with learning disabilities.

Courses taught:
EXC 4010: Characteristics of Students with Disabilities

EXC 6590: Methods of Teaching Functional Life Skills to Students with Behavioral and Learning Disabilities

EXC 6661: Practicum Level I

EXC 6671: Practicum Level II

EXC 7941: Practicum Level III