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with a variety of students with intellectual disabilities in grades K –12. Special emphasis is placed on transition planning, curriculum implementation and assessment. Candidates will have a choice to complete a thesis, product of learning or internship capstone experience. Completion of the degree program may lead to “M” level licensure in Adaptive Curriculum by passing the Praxis II exam.
Admission into the Program Admission Terms Students are eligible for enrollment in the fall, spring, and summer terms. All application materials must be received or postmarked by the following deadlines: June 30th for fall, November 15th for spring, and March 31st for summer. Application Requirements
Dr. Kristy Davis Assistant Professor of Education Coordinator, M.Ed. Program in Special Education 336.841.9067 kdavis6@highpoint.edu
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he program for the Master of Education in Special Education prepares special education teachers to effectively interact with a variety of students with intellectual disabilities in grades K –12. Special emphasis is placed on transition planning, curriculum implementation and assessment. Candidates will have a choice to complete a thesis, product of learning or internship capstone experience. Completion of the degree program may lead to “M” level licensure in Adaptive Curriculum by passing the Praxis II exam.
Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree in Special Education K –12 from a regionally accredited college. For applicants with teaching licenses in other areas, successful completion of the Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum exams. The General Curriculum exam is made up of two subtests, Math and Multi-subjects. In addition, Praxis II 5543: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications is required (effective 10-1-14). This must be submitted to the School of Education by the end of the first six hours of graduate course work. In addition, applicants should have an acceptable GPA (3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale). An admission decision takes into consideration the applicant’s GPA, completed course work, professional work experience, personal and professional goals for the degree, as well as the information provided by references. To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the following: 1. online application with a nonrefundable $50 application fee; 2. an official transcripts from all colleges attended other than High Point University*; 3. resume; 4. essay about interest in the program and goals for the degree; 5. three professional reference reports; 6. copy of current K – 12 teaching license. * If you have attended High Point University you do not need to include your HPU transcript with your application. The Office of Graduate Admissions will request that transcript for you once application is submitted.
