Retention and Program Evaluation
Special Education-Gwinnett Campus
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree Program
Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) Certification
Program Planning
Review of Applications will begin March 15, 2008
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Special Education program is designed to prepare master teachers who are competent in the areas of assessment, behavioral supports, and specialized instructional methods. Competency in these areas is obtained through didactic and field experiences. Students selected for this degree will be enrolled in the Special Education General Curriculum Program of Study. The program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for State Teaching Certification and use the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standard for special education teaches. Students wishing to obtain state certification must complete the degree requirements in order to be recommended for a Georgia teaching certificate, as well as pass the specified certification assessments.
When admitted to the Special Education Program the student and his/advisor cooperatively develop a written program of study based upon the student’s career objectives, previous education, experience, and the program requirements. In compliance with Graduate School, where it becomes the official program of study for that student; students may change advisors at anytime during their studies by writing a letter to the Graduate Coordinator requesting a change.
The advisor will also interview the student and review the student’s transcripts to insure departmental prerequisites are met before beginning mater’s level work. For example, if a student has not had a basic course in applied behavior analysis he/she will be required to take the undergraduate prerequisite. Students may be required to take other prerequisite course work based on their career goals and area of specialization. Prerequisite courses are in addition to the masters program of study. A student need not complete all prerequisite course work before enrolling in graduate course work.
All students in the master’s program are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skill competencies in using psychoeducational tools for assessing individuals with disabilities, advanced applied behavior analysis skills, specialized methods of instruction, and assistive technology. Students are also expected to understand the unique needs of students and their families, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The following can be downloaded as a PDF. PDFs can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader, a program available for free from Adobe.
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Program of Study Forms
Special Education General Curriculum at Gwinnett
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