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How long will it take?

Minimum of 18 credit hours (six classes)

Where will I take classes?
Atlanta Campus

Application Deadlines View Admissions Requirements

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Special Education – High Incidence Disabilities, Minor

The Minor in Special Education High Incidence Disabilities provides undergraduate students with knowledge and experiences with the most common eligibility categories in special education. This program will explore the needs of students with behavior and/or learning disabilities (for example, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, ADHD and mild intellectual disabilities) and will study the issues related to the settings and learning environments in which they are served.

Completion of the minor does not lead to certification in special education. Students interested in teacher certification in special education should review the certification page and contact the College of Education & Human Development’s Office of Academic Assistance and undergraduate admissions.

Program Details

Admissions Requirements

Minor in Special Education Admission Requirements

A grade of C or higher is required in all courses counting toward the minor.

Students interested in teacher certification in special education should review the certification requirements page and contact the College of Education & Human Development Office of Academic Assistance and Graduate Admissions, 404-413-8000, College of Education & Human Development building, 3rd floor, Suite 300.

Program of Study

Students will be required to take the following 3 courses:

  • EXC 4020 Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (3)
  • EXC 4570 Individual and Classroom Management (3)
  • EXC 4580 Instructional Methods for Students with Behavior and Learning Disabilities (3)

Students will be required to choose 3 of the following courses:

  • CSD 4320 Introduction to Language Disorders (3)
  • EDUC 3010 Introduction to Urban Education (3)
  • EPY 2050 Human Growth and Development (3)
  • EXC 4560 Educational Evaluation of Students with Disabilities (3)
  • EXC 4590 Functional and Social Methods for Students with Behavior Learning Disabilities (3)
  • EXC 4600 Infusing Co-Teaching Strategies across the Content Areas (3 hours)

Total Program Hours: 18 hours

For details, see the course catalog.

 

Description

Careers

A minor in special education is useful to candidates pursuing careers in education or other related fields.

Contacts

Program Coordinator
DaShaunda Patterson
[email protected]
404-413-8328

Learning Sciences
404-413-8040

Mailing Address & Office Location
Learning Sciences
College of Education & Human Development
Suite 750
30 Pryor St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

30 Pryor Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

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