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M.Ed. in Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education -5th year Program

 

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Admission Terms/Deadlines
  
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Dr. Nanci Scheetz   Fall Semester: July 15  
Email: nascheetz@valdosta.edu   Spring Semester: November 15  

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Phone: 229-333-5611 Summer Semester: April 15
   

Admission Requirements

Required Documents
Admission Requirements

Online Graduate Application

One Official Transcript from each institution where you have previously enrolled (undergraduate and graduate).

(Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at VSU will be obtained by the Graduate School.)
  • Must have completed or will complete the VSU undergraduate program of the same name. See the Important Program Information section for additional information on this requirement.
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 Scale. GPA will be calculated on all attempted undergraduate coursework in which a letter grade was awarded.

Official score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

www.gre.org

www.milleranalogies.com
  • Minimum GRE Requirements:
    • 750 overall (Verbal score plus either Quantitative score or Analytical score) with a Verbal score no less than 350.
  • Minimum MAT Requirement: 375

Verification of Lawful Presence

(Effective Fall 2011 for applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.)
  • This is not required for individuals who do not qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.
  • This must be received prior to enrollment (if applicable), NOT prior to admission.
  • Citizenship documentation is needed for any applicant who wishes to be considered for in-state tuition.
  • For a complete list of accepted documents and information on residency, please visit http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool/residency.shtml.
Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to ensure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.

International Applicants

To qualify for admission to this program, applicants must have recently completed the VSU Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) program of the same name. Please review the information below for specific information and guidelines for this program.

  • Applicants who are eligible to apply for this program will hold a B.S.Ed. from VSU and are therefore exempt from submitting TOEFL scores.
  • Certificate of Finances- The Certificate of Finance is required of any applicant requiring a student visa to enter the United States to complete his or her studies. If you will require a new visa to continue your studies at Valdosta State University, you will be required to complete this form as part of your application for admission. Applicants who do not require an I-20 student visa to continue their studies are exempt from this requirement.

Important Program Information

  • ONLY graduates of the VSU undergraduate program of the same name are eligible. Individuals who are interested in pursuing initial certification and a master’s degree in special education should consider the Georgia ONmyLINE (GOML) Master of Arts for Teachers in Special Education – General or Adapted Curriculum programs. Visit www.valdosta.edu/distance/GOML/ for additional information.
  • This is a 5th year graduate program. It is only offered on campus and is not open to other applicants.

Admission Classification and Evaluation Scale

College of Education M.Ed. Admission Evaluation Scale
MAT or GRE Points GPA Points
450+ 950+ =35 Points 3.5+ =35 Points
396-404 900-949 =30 Points 3.25-3.49 =30 Points
391-395 850-899 =25 Points 3.00-3.24 =25 Points
386-390 800-849 =20 Points 2.75-2.99 =20 Points
375-385 750-799 =15 Points 2.50-2.74 =15 Points
Test Score Point Subtotal=
 GPA Point Subtotal=
Total = (Test score points + GPA points)
 
Recommendation Guidelines for Admission
40+ points
30-39 points
Below 30
 
Will be considered for regular admission
Will be considered for probationary admission
Admission Denied

Admission Classifications

  • The Communication Disorders program only admits Regular Status students.
  • Probationary Status is not available for this program.
  • Irregular Admission is not available for this program.
  • Non-degree admission is not available for this graduate major.

Admission Questions

For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office.
  • Call Us: 229-333-5694 or toll free 800-618-1878, Option #5
     
     
  • Visit Us: Psychology Building (Main Campus), Third Floor, Suite 3100
     

Applicant Resources

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Office of Financial Aid
http://www.valdosta.edu/financialaid
M.Ed. Deaf Education Admission Forms
http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool/gradappforms.shtml