SUPPORT FOR PROJECT BEES SCHOLARS
Interested in earning your master’s degree at Georgia State? Want to gain expertise in early behavioral intervention? Consider applying for Project BEES!
Support for BEES Scholars
- Full waiver of tuition and assistance with fees
- Scholar stipend
- Travel support
- Professional development support
- Technology
- Opportunities to research and collaborate with faculty
Read more about Project BEES
What You'll Learn
Project BEES scholars will learn to address the academic, behavioral and communication needs of young children with significant support needs and will receive mentoring and professional development opportunities.
Apply for the following degree programs to be eligible:
- Applied Behavior Analysis M.S.
- Special Education M.Ed.
- Special Education Adapted Curriculum, Initial Certification (select the early childhood concentration when applying to the M.A.T. adapted curriculum program).
FAQs for Project BEES Scholars
What does BEES stand for?
BEES stands for Behavioral Early Education Scholars.
Can you tell me more about what I need to do to be considered for Project BEES?
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Project BEES scholar at Georgia State University! We are excited to hear from you.
Scholars are invited to apply for one of three degree programs:
Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Students in this track will receive a masters of science in applied behavior analysis and complete a behavior analysis certification board approved course sequence in a four semester degree. Students completing this degree track do not need special education licensure, but will receive a preschool endorsement.
or
Masters of Education in Early Childhood Special Education
Students in this track will have a teaching license upon entering and will receive a preschool endorsement to that license. Students in this track will also be able to pursue their BCBA and will take courses in that course sequence.
or
Masters of Arts in Teaching in Special Education, Adapted Curriculum
Students on an adapted curriculum often have a diagnosed intellectual disability, and learn academic skills and functional life skills tailored to their individual needs. In Georgia schools, students on an adapted curriculum receive most of their academic instruction in small-group settings. This concentration focuses on effective instruction for students on an adapted curriculum from preschool to 12th grade.
What are my next steps?
Interested scholars should apply first to the degree program they are interested in. The deadline for the M.S. in ABA program is February 1, the M.A.T. in ECSE is March 1 and the M.Ed. in SPED is May 1. Applicants to all programs are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
To get started with your application go here: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/
Will I be admitted as a Project BEES scholar?
Competitive applicants for the grant funded project will have a undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Interested applicants will be selected from the submitted applications for either program, so you may be admitted to Georgia State but not funded under this project. The five most competitive students from each degree program will be funded per year, and notification of funding will come after notice of admission.
I still have questions, how can I get answers?
Email [email protected] with specific questions, or schedule a 15 minute phone call at Calendly.com/drhansen.