Special Education BSEd(General Curriculum)/Special Education MEd(General Curriculum)(non-thesis)

Students who successfully complete this Double Dawgs program will be eligible for certification in Special Education in General Curriculum, have completed an advanced degree in Special Education-General Curriculum, and hold a Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia. As Special Education continues to be a critical shortage area in Georgia, this pathway positions gradates to be teacher leaders and reading intervention specialists in K-12 public schools. Graduates are recommended for a master’s level teaching certificate (T-5), which earns a higher teacher salary in Georgia and indicates that the graduate is prepared to provide evidence-based practices in Special Education as well as to support other faculty in providing appropriate interventions for students with high incidence disabilities.

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 will require you to join a cohort and to indicate your 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 B.S.Ed. in Special Education (General Curriculum) program, students must meet the following minimum criteria:
-Overall minimum GPA of 3.0
-Completion of Core Areas I-VI is required by the end of the semester of application.
-Students who do not have transfer credit for EDSE 2000** and/or EDIT 5100E may complete these courses later in the program of study, if accepted.
-Grade of C or better in EDIT 5100E, EDUC 2120, EDUC (EPSY) 2130, and EDSE 2000**
-** No grade lower than B in EDSE 2000
-No grade lower than C in Core Area VI
-Completion of (1) Federal and Georgia Constitution and (2) U.S. and Georgia History University requirements by the end of the semester of application (Note: You may only take the exemption exams for these subjects a certain number of times. Please consult with the UGA Testing Center to ensure your timeline works.)

All students admitted to the pathway are required to have a GAPSC pre-service certificate prior to taking EDSE 4441, 4442, and 4443: 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.

Program Advisor

Undergraduate Major Information

  • Major: Special Education B.S.Ed.
  • Department/College: Communication Sciences and Special Education

Advising Contact

  • Name: Emily Robinson
  • Email: egr2013@uga.edu
  • Phone: 706-542-6208
  • Address: Aderhold Hall

Graduate Major Information

  • Major: Special Education M.Ed.
  • Department/College: Communication Sciences and Special Education

Advising Contact

  • Name: Dr. Kristin Sayeski
  • Email: ksayeski@uga.edu
  • Phone: n/a
  • Address: Aderhold Hall