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Special Education

Behavior/Learning Disabilities

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Students entering this program must already hold a certificate in special education based on an accredited college/university program or will complete the approved certification sequence prior to enrolling in master’s level courses. The M.Ed. major in Behavior/Learning Disabilities provides students with the depth of knowledge and breadth of skill in educating students with mild disabilities required of a “master teacher.” The M.Ed. program is an advanced program that emphasizes research-based strategies, effective pedagogy, and data-based decision making. Students are provided advanced instruction on how to select appropriate curricula, employ effective methods of instruction, make assessment based decisions, and utilize effective classroom and student management procedures. Additionally, students are prepared to work collaboratively and exhibit the highest standards of professionalism while maximizing pupil learning and development.

M.Ed. Application Requirements

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Certification areas: Special Education Adapted Curriculum (Mental Retardation), Special Education General and Adapted Curriculum (Autism), Special Education Deaf Education, Early Childhood Special Education General Curriculum, Special Education Preschool, Special Education Physical and Health Disabilities

The M.Ed. major in Multiple and Severe Disabilities prepares students to teach children with moderate, severe, and profound mental retardation; autism; physical and health disabilities; hearing loss; or young children with disabilities. The students are provided coursework and practicum experiences resulting in knowledge of characteristics, curriculum, instructional strategies, and classroom management procedures.
The master’s degree program contains those courses required for professional certification within each certification area listed. For students wanting basic professional certification only, course requirements are available in the department office. Georgia State University only recommends for certification an individual who has completed a planned program developed with his or her faculty adviser.

( Not accepting students into program at this time) 

The program for the major in Special Education prepares a student to fulfill roles requiring higher levels of theory and professional competence in the areas of supervision, curriculum planning, and evaluation than would be expected of a classroom teacher. For more information go to the Educational Psychology and Special Education website.