Master of Education with a Major in Special Education and Teaching, General

University of West Georgia
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Program Description

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education is designed to prepare candidates who hold a current teaching certificate to expand their professional knowledge and expertise and strengthen their leadership and advocacy skills for improving the educational and behavioral outcomes of students with diverse needs. Our program is uniquely focused on compassionate, trauma-informed behavior support with core courses in data collection and analysis, functional behavior assessment, and
individualized intervention.

Our M.Ed. with an Applied Behavior Analysis concentration is designed to meet the coursework and some of the fieldwork* requirements outlined by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) for those who may want to seek national certification and a career as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Courses in our M.Ed. are aligned to the Advanced Preparation Standards from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and 6th edition test content outline from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). The Applied Behavior Analysis concentration admits for the fall semester only each year. 

Three areas of concentration are available to candidates within our M.Ed. in Special Education: Dyslexia, Autism, or Applied Behavior Analysis.

Admissions Information

  • Complete requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

  • Present a cumulative 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate work

  • Present a current renewable teaching certificate in Special Education

State Authorization and Professional Licensure Disclaimer

The Master of Education with a Major in Special Education and Teaching, General program leads to Professional Licensure.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state. 's Professional License Disclosure

Program Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges