Master of Education in Special Education General Curriculum/Early Childhood- 5th Year Program
Program Coordinator |
Admission Deadlines |
Additional Links |
Dr. Lynn Minor | Fall Semester: July 15 | |
Email: lcminor@valdosta.edu | Spring Semester: November 15 | |
Phone: 229-333-5929 |
Summer Semester: April 15 |
Admission Requirements
Required Documents |
Admission Requirements |
Online Graduate Application |
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Official transcript from your bachelor’s degree-granting school and from any graduate coursework (Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at VSU will be obtained by the Graduate School |
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Verification of Lawful Presence (Effective Fall 2011 for applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition or a residency waiver.) |
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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.
Important Program Information
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, meet all admission requirements outlined above, and have met College of Education requirements for Admission to Teacher Education.
Teachers who are interested in pursuing an initial certificate in Special Education General or Adapted Curriculum via a master's program should consider the Georgia ONmyLINE Master of Arts for Teachers (M.A.T.) program.
International Applicants
International applicants must meet all admission criteria and documentation requirements as defined by the program, however, additional documentation may be required. Please review the information below for specific information and guidelines. Please note: To meet minimum eligibility requirements for this program applicants must hold a clear/renewable teaching certificate (T-5 or higher) in the state of Georgia or a related certificate in another state.
- 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. This document is considered a part of the application for admission and applications will not be reviewed without this document. Applicants who do not require an I-20 student visa to complete their studies are exempt from this requirement.
- Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework. This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc. The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.
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 |
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Total = (Test score points + GPA points)
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Recommendation Guidelines for Admission
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40+ points
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30-39 points
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Below 30
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Will be considered for regular admission
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Will be considered for probationary admission
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Admission Denied
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Admission Classifications
- Regular Status
- Probationary Status
- Irregular Admission is not available for this program.
- Non-degree admission is not available for this program.
Admission Questions
For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office. |
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Applicant Resources
The Graduate School
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Converse Hall
Suite 3100
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA. 31698 -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5694
- Fax: 229.245.3853
- Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 3 PM