MEd in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum and Autism)

1. Curriculum aligns with BCBA requirements
2. Opportunities to train in UGA's Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic
3. Certification spans preschool through 12th grade
4. Funding opportunities available

The minimum 36 hours of coursework includes required courses and applied research individualized to the student's career objectives. This allows students to gain advanced knowledge and skills in various special education topic areas and across the lifespan.

Master's students are required to complete an "applied project" rather than a typical thesis. These projects consist of extensive research and writing a proposal while enrolled in an independent study course the semester prior to the project's anticipated start.

Once the proposal is approved by the student's advisor, it is implemented the following semester. The project is completed "in the field" with real students and actual strategies gleaned from the research. Completed works are presented to a graduate committee, and must be approved by a clear majority before the student is allowed to graduate.

In this emphasis, coursework also includes:

• Behavioral methods and instruction
• Applied behavior analysis
• Single-subject research design
• Methods in managing severe aggressive behaviors

Our Faculty

Our nationally recognized faculty will work with you to customize your degree program. Learn more about our faculty and their expertise.

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Part 1: Apply to the University of Georgia

The Graduate School handles admission for all graduate programs at the University of Georgia, including those in the College of Education. The Graduate School website contains important details about the application process, orientation, and many other useful links to guide you through the process of attending UGA at the graduate level.

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Part 2: Apply to the MEd in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum and Autism)

Students who meet all of the following requirements are eligible to apply:

• Professional preparation: Earned, or will have earned, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution before the date of enrollment at the University of Georgia.
• GRE or Miller Analogies Test scores: Minimum GRE results of 146 verbal and 146 quantitative; alternatively, applicants may choose to take the Miller Analogies Test. We require a minimum score of 402 for the Miller Analogies Test.
• GPA: Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 for all courses taken.
• TOEFL: Foreign applicants will also need to score a minimum of 20 points each on the Speaking and Writing sections of the TOEFL with an overall minimum score of 80. Test scores must be within 5 years from the date of application.

In the Graduate School application, students should upload the following items:

1. Statement of purpose: Please submit a two page, single-spaced 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. Resume/CV

Funding

Potential students who are interested in participating in the PIPs Project, a joint effort between the Communication Sciences and Disorders program and the Special Education B-K program that provides interdisciplinary training to support young children with high intensity needs across a variety of settings, can apply for funding.

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Applicants will be admitted based on the faculty's evaluation of undergraduate GPA, GRE/MAT (and TOEFL where relevant) scores, quality of essay, letters of recommendations, and resume.

• April 1 (summer and fall)
• November 1 (spring)
• Assistantship-seeking applicants: January 1

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• Adapted Curriculum and Autism Program of Study
• Special Education FAQ
• Career Outcomes (2015)
• Career Outcomes (2014)