K-12 Post Baccalaureate
M.A.T.

K-12th Grade Special Education, Accessing the General Curriculum

This program is designed to prepare students to work collaboratively while supporting the K-12th grade students' with disabilities success in the general academic curriculum. Students accepted into the post baccalaureate degree M.A.T. in K-12th grade special education graduate with course work leading to initial licensure in K-12th grade special education accessing the general curriculum. Coursework includes

   ♦  characteristics of disabling conditions,

   ♦  language acquisition,

   ♦  reading instruction,

   ♦  assessment,

   ♦  curriculum and instructional methods,

   ♦  classroom and behavior management,

   ♦  collaboration,

   ♦  transition, and

   ♦  assistive technology.

Field experiences provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice skills in working with learners with disabilities, and their families, in a variety of educational settings, across a variety of abilities, grade levels and demographics.

Students accepted into post bachelor degree M.A.T. have an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and meet all admissions requirements for the Graduate College. Completion of the post-bachelor degree M.A.T. program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours and prepares students for initial licensure.   In addition to the required graduate coursework, students may be required to complete prerequisite coursework depending upon their prior academic preparation. 

For more information regarding the application process please visit The Graduate School’s website. 



Contact Information

Program Coordinator:
Dr. Brianna Quinn
quinnbs@jmu.edu



MSC 6908
395 South High Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Phone: 540-568-6193
Fax: 540-568-2829