Special Education, MAT

Contact: Dr. Harriet Bessette
Office: ED 434
Phone: (470) 578-6893
Fax: (470) 578-9108
Email: hbessett@kennesaw.edu
Web Address: http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/grad/MAT%20Inclusive.htm

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education leads to a Master’s degree and initial P-12 Certification in Special Education General Curriculum. The course work as well as the field and clinical experiences are aligned to the Council for Exceptional Children’s Initial Special Education General Curriculum Standards and the Georgia Professional Standards Commission’s standards for special education.  The program content focuses on supporting students with high incidence disabilities in inclusive settings. Candidates are eligible for the Reading Endorsement upon completion and receipt of their Georgia clear renewable teaching certificate. Courses will be delivered in a variety of formats (online, hybrid and face-to-face). Face-to-Face courses will be held at KSU in the evenings. Field experience and clinical experience hours are also required, including a year-long clinical experience.
 

Program of Study