Admissions Requirements
When applying to the Special Education – General Curriculum P-12, Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.
- Online Application
- Application Fee of $50
- Goals Statement (upload with the application). The statement should adhere to the guidelines below and must address all outlined topics. The goals statement will be assessed on the following: the quality and clarity of your writing, fully covering all topics, and your disposition toward students with disabilities. Guidelines: one-two pages in length, 12 font size, one-inch margins on each side, single-spaced:
- Describe your experience working with students with disabilities, and what draws you to becoming a teacher.
- Describe how your strengths, skills, interests, and experiences will contribute to the profession of education.
- Describe how the professional and academic goals you hope to accomplish by completing this program of study will benefit the students with whom you intend to work.
- Resume (upload with the application)
- Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your references on the application)
- Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission
- submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended either electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University | Office of Graduate Admissions | P.O. Box 4018 Atlanta, GA 30302
- To meet certification requirements in Georgia, you will also need to complete the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment prior to program admission. Visit the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment or information and how to register for the assessment.
