Admission to Program
The B.S.Ed. in Special Education General Curriculum follows a cohort model with students beginning in the fall semester each year. Applying to the B.S.Ed./M.Ed. pathway means applying to join a cohort and indicating interest in the B.S.Ed./M.Ed. Double Dawg pathway on the cohort application. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis during each spring semester until cohorts reach capacity.
To enter the BSED in Special Education General Curriculum program, students must meet the following minimum criteria:
1). Demonstrate a 2.8 GPA or higher,
2.) Demonstrate proof of completion of the GACE Ethics Program Entry Assessment.
3.) Completion of Core Areas I-VI, a grade of C or better in EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, and EDUC (EPSY) 2130, and minimum 2.8 GPA
All students admitted to the pathway are required to have a GAPSC pre-service certificate prior to taking EDSE 4440: Practicum in Special Education.
Curriculum
Graduate-level courses that may be used to satisfy undergraduate and graduate program requirements.
EDSE 7120E, 3
EDSE 7150E, 3
EDSE 7250E, 3
EDSE 7770E, 3
Additional requirements that are unique to this Double Dawgs program:
N/A
Admission to Graduate Program
Students will apply to the Graduate School for the M.Ed. in Special Education-General Curriculum by October 15th in year 4. Students will need to provide a statement of purpose and current resume.