Location:

Collegedale, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Special Education

Program Overview

Program Description:

This program seeks to prepare regular classroom teachers to implement appropriate measures for serving all students in their classroom, from the academically challenged, to the emotionally handicapped, to the highly gifted. Students in this program learn to be sensitive to the various needs of students in the classroom , keeping in mind personality types and matching learning activities to the learning styles of each. They will develop appropriate classroom interventions and teaching strategies for corrective remediation of academic and emotional learning difficulties, as well as strategies for addressing a broad range of student exceptionalities in the inclusive classroom. Classes are offered only in June and July of each year, and, by attending full-time for three consecutive summers, classroom teachers may complete their degrees without minimal disruption of their teaching duties.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

SACS, NCATE

International Requirements:

The minimum TOEFL score necessary to be admitted to our Master of Science in Education program is 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, and 100 on the internet-based test. Also, applicants are asked to submit two recommendations (form can be provided) and official transcript(s) of any previous degree(s), etc. At least 9 semester hours of education classes at the undergraduate level. Please note that students are asked to complete all pre-requisites prior to enrollment in Master’s courses. Please contact Mrs. Melodie Lopez in the Graduate Studies Office (malopez@southern.edu) for additional international student requirements.