Overview

Program in Education of Students with Exceptionalities / Program in Education of Students with Exceptionalities is located in Atlanta, GA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Behavior disorders
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Learning disabilities
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Mental retardation
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Sensory impairments
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Communication disorders
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Orthopedic impairments
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Early childhood special education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Autism spectrum disorders

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE (minimum scores at or above the 50th percentile), GACE Basics Skills Assessment
Master's Degree Requirements	Transcripts, undergraduate degree, minimum GPA of 3.0, certificate in special education/T4 certificate, written statement of goals, resume, two letters of recommendation

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Academic and behavioral supports for students with emotional/behavior disorders; academic interventions for learning disabilities; cultural, socioeconomic, and linguistic diversity; language and literacy development, disorders, and instruction
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 33 Gilmer Street
Atlanta, GA  30302-3083
United States

Contact Dr. Brendan Calandra
Chair
Email: bcalandra@gsu.edu
Phone: -413-8420
Fax: 404-413-8420

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