BSEd in Special Education (General Curriculum)

1. Also offered at Griffin campus and online
2. Athens campus cohort groups start each fall
3. Small class sizes ensure individualized attention and mentoring
4. Field experiences every semester, culminating in a semester of student teaching
5. Earn Georgia teacher certification

You will enter the program in the fall of your junior year with a group of cohorts who progress through the required coursework together. Each semester features practicum experience, culminating in a semester spent student-teaching in a local area special education, prekindergarten, or kindergarten class.

All special education students must complete:

• 6 hours in required courses on classroom and behavior management and working with families and other professionals
• 30 hours of coursework related to their area of emphasis
• 9 hours of practicum experience
• 15 hours of student teaching

Coursework for General Curriculum students covers:

• Language development
• Reading instruction
• Assessment of students with disabilities
• Collaboration
• Behavior management
• Contemporary issues in special education

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Admissions

Part 1: Apply to the University of Georgia

The UGA Office of Undergraduate Admissions oversees the application process required for the university. Therefore, a student must be accepted to UGA before entering a College of Education program.

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Part 2: Apply to the BSEd in Special Education (General Curriculum)

Eligibility Requirements

• No more than six hours of core coursework remaining (in-progress courses do not count toward the six hours)
• 2.80 GPA (overall and cumulative)
• Completion of the GACE Program Admissions Assessment
• Completion of the GACE Ethics: Program Entry (350) Assessment

Application Requirements

On the Special Education Program application, students should submit the following:

1. Two (2) page statement of purpose outlining your teaching philosophy, experience and career goals, as well as answering the following questions:

- What types of disabilities do you have experience with and envision yourself working with? - In what setting would you like to work (e.g., school, clinic, home-based)? - What is your primary age/grade of interest?

2. Resumé

3. Proof of GACE Program Admission Assessment Completion

- Copy of passing GACE scores, or - SAT/ACT/GRE scores

4. Proof of GACE Ethics Program Entry (350) Assessment Completion

- Copy of Ethics Entry Certificate of Completion

5. Unofficial transcripts from all schools attended (transfer students only).

Applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements will be evaluated by the Special Education Undergraduate Admissions Committee on the required application materials and ranking of GPA.

Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline until cohorts are full.

Application is Currently Closed

3rd Friday in January

Late applications will continue to be considered until cohorts are full.

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