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 and undergraduate admissions.
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.
Students will be required to take the following 3 courses:
Students will be required to choose 3 of the following courses:
Total Program Hours: 18 hours
For details, see the course catalog.
A minor in special education is useful to candidates pursuing careers in education or other related fields.
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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