The Department of Collaborative Support and Intervention in the College
of Education at the University of West Georgia (COE-UWG) offers the
Master of Education program in Special Education (MEd-SPED). Candidates
who successfully complete this program and other requirements of the
state certification agency (PSC) will be eligible for Georgia Level 5
certification. Teachers with certification in this area are infield to
teach students in grades P-12 with disabilities who receive instruction
using the general education curriculum and participate in the general
statewide assessment, as well as students in special education preschool
(ages 3-5 years). This program includes the opportunity for candidates
to earn their first clear, renewable, professional teaching certificate
(initial certification option).
The Master of Education program in Special Education is a minimum of
36 graduate credit hours plus an exit exam/Electronic Portfolio. The 12
classes in the MEd program include an educational research class, 9
other required classes, and 2 electives. Electives are selected in
conjunction with the student's assigned advisor. A practicum is not
required for candidates who enter with clear, renewable, professional
certification in an area of special education.
Candidates who enter without clear, renewable, professional certification in an area of special education may need up to 21 additional graduate credit hours (or the equivalent) in prerequisites and corequisites (based on evaluation of transcripts). Prerequisites are taken prior to the 12 classes that are part of the MEd program, while corequisites may be interspersed with those classes. Two full terms of practica are required for candidate in the initial certification option, those obtaining their first clear, renewable, professional teaching certificate through completion of this program and the required certification tests. Candidates who have clear, renewable, professional certification in some area other than special education typically would have fewer classes to take beyond the 12 MEd classes, but may need to take some prerequisites and/or corequisites and would have to complete one term of practicum. There are some options for satisfying some of the prerequisites and corequisites aside from UWG graduate classes. An analysis of each candidate's transcript is performed to determine any requirements related to certification in addition to the 12 MEd classes.
Candidates may start any term, but need to work closely with their advisors for most effective scheduling of classes. Most of the 12 MEd classes are offered twice per year. Advance application for the practica is required.
Candidates who enter without clear, renewable, professional certification in an area of special education may need up to 21 additional graduate credit hours (or the equivalent) in prerequisites and corequisites (based on evaluation of transcripts). Prerequisites are taken prior to the 12 classes that are part of the MEd program, while corequisites may be interspersed with those classes. Two full terms of practica are required for candidate in the initial certification option, those obtaining their first clear, renewable, professional teaching certificate through completion of this program and the required certification tests. Candidates who have clear, renewable, professional certification in some area other than special education typically would have fewer classes to take beyond the 12 MEd classes, but may need to take some prerequisites and/or corequisites and would have to complete one term of practicum. There are some options for satisfying some of the prerequisites and corequisites aside from UWG graduate classes. An analysis of each candidate's transcript is performed to determine any requirements related to certification in addition to the 12 MEd classes.
Candidates may start any term, but need to work closely with their advisors for most effective scheduling of classes. Most of the 12 MEd classes are offered twice per year. Advance application for the practica is required.
Accreditation:
University of West Georgia is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Credit & Transfer:
Total semester hours required to earn a degree: 36+
Maximum Hours Transferable into program: 6
Maximum Hours Transferable into program: 6
Program website and contacts:
The Dept of Collaborative Support and Intervention Website includes other relevant information.
Dr. Meg Cooper (Pre-enrollment advisor) mcooper@westga.edu 678-839-6158
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