Special Education General Education Curriculum: (P-12) Initial Certification, M.A.T.
Prerequisite Degree: Bachelor’s in any field
Program Requirements
All requirements for admission to teacher education, as described in the catalog, must be met. In addition to the graduate admissions requirements listed, all candidates must submit three letters of recommendation that address potential for teaching students with disabilities. A passing score on the appropriate GACE Content Assessments is required for certification.
Required Early in Program Unless Previously Satisfied:
These courses should be satisfied as soon as possible if not previously met and may be taken at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
Program Requirements (Cluster A)
| EDUC 5599 | Graduate Orientation | 1 |
| EDUC 6151 | Professional Practice (edTPA) | 1 |
| EDUC 6600 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 6601 | Instructional Media and Technology for Teachers | 3 |
| SPED 6602 | Characteristics of Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 6606 | Positive Behavior Intervention and Support for the Classroom | 3 |
| SPED 6607 | Single Case Research for Special Educators | 3 |
| SPED 6633 | Curriculum and Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 6656 | Essentials of Collaboration and Inclusion | 1 |
| SPED 6684 | Advanced Strategies for Behavior Change/Functional Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDUC 7703 | Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education | 3 |
| SPED 7705 | Policies and Legal Issues in Special Education | 3 |
(Cluster B, to be at the end of the program of study)
Hours 44-45 Minimum
After all requirements for cluster A and B, and appropriate assessment requirements are met, candidates may be recommended for the Special Education General Curriculum Certificate, which prepares them to work in a consultative setting with a content teacher of record.
Program Completion Requirements:
- GACE Program Admissions Assessment, admission to Teacher Education, and preservice certificate;
- Admission to Teacher Education Program completed;
- Submit and have approved an application for graduation the semester before graduation;
- Earn an overall GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses attempted; and
- Approval of Capstone (SPED 7780) with a passing score
Note: In order to register for Student Teaching or take the capstone course in any program (whichever occurs last), M.A.T. candidates must successfully pass the appropriate Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) tests(s).