What does it cost?
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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
Call 404-413-8000 to find out about the deadline dates for this program.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-413-8040
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.
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, 404-413-8000, College of Education & Human Development building, 3rd floor, Suite 300.
The minor in Special Education – High Incidence Disabilities provides undergraduate students with knowledge and experiences in special education focused on students with behavior and learning disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, ADHD, speech and language disorders, mild intellectual disabilities). These disabilities are the most frequently represented areas of disabilities in schools today with students being served across a continuum of placements. Students will take courses from within the Department of Learning Sciences.
Students are required to complete EXC 4020 (Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities),
EXC 4140 (Issues of Diversity in Special Education in Urban Environments) and EXC 4760 (Special Topics in Special Education), along with nine credits of elective courses.
For complete degree requirements, visit the catalog.
A minor in special education is useful to candidates pursuing careers in education or other related fields.
Program Coordinator
Lauren Boden
[email protected]
404-413-8040
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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