Program Description: The program prepares master's level teachers who are also able to assume positions of leadership in the field. The program consists of a professional component, a special education core, and a concentration in behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, mental retardation, or severe/profound disabilities.
The M.A.Ed. concentrations are: Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, and Severe/Profound Disabilities.
The M.A.T. concentrations are: Behavioral Disorders, Learning and Mental Disabilities, and Severe/Profound Disabilities.
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Admission Requirements:
- Graduate School Admission Requirements
- Program Admission Requirements
- GRE General Exam
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework (GPA calculator)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Bachelor's level licensure in special education required for the M.A.Ed. A bachelor's degree in another area is required for the M.A.T.
Application Deadline: None
Prerequisites: The M.A.T. has five prerequisite courses in special education. These courses may be taken concurrently with the master's level courses.
Number of Graduate Faculty: 8
Number of Students: 100
Location of Course Offerings: Cullowhee, Asheville, and distance education (online)
Graduate Program Director:
For the MAEd SPED Program:
Dr. Sharon Dole, Department of Human Services
828-227-3282
dole@email.wcu.edu
For the MAT SPED Program:
Susan Stewart, Department of Human Services
828-227-3286
sstewart@email.wcu.edu
Departmental Website: Special Education - M.A.Ed., M.A.T.