Special Education, M.A.T.

The Master of Arts in Teaching degree program is designed to lead to initial licensure in special education. Candidates completing the program are prepared to serve as teachers of individuals with disabilities in a variety of educational placements. There are two programs of study for students wishing to pursue an M.A.T. in Special Education. Both programs require candidates to apply to Teacher Education.

After you have been admitted to The Graduate School and have received your student ID, you should apply for admission to Teacher Education. Your application to Teacher Education through JMU’s Education Support Center (ESC) is the first step in the process of obtaining your Virginia State Teaching License.

Required for application:

• Undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or higher
• Passing scores on Praxis I
• Completion of online application form: http://www.jmu.edu/coe/esc/admissions/
• Adviser’s signature on printed copy of application. Bring the printed form to your adviser and return signed form to the Education Support Center (ESC)
• Complete registration and pay for TK20
• Completion of additional requirements for admission to teacher education may be found at http://www.jmu.edu/coe/esc/admissions/.

If you are not a JMU graduate, you must provide a copy of your final undergraduate transcript to the Education Support Center after you have submitted your application. Submit transcripts of all additional content courses, those specified as “conditions” in your Graduate letter of acceptance, to the Education Support Center.