Application Deadline
Special Education Visual Impairments is not accepting applications at this time.
Special Education General Curriculum K-12 - Completed applications should be received at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the fall semester.
Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12 - Completed applications should be received at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-Age 5) - Completed applications should be received at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the fall semester.
Program Begins
Special Education Visual Impairments -Fall, Spring, Summer (on hold)
Special Education General Curriculum K-12 - Fall
Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12 - Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Childhood Special Education (Birth - Age 5) – Fall
Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes. If offered admission, you will be directed and required to submit to the JMU Graduate School an official transcript from any institution from which a degree has been awarded to finalize your admission. Transcripts are considered official if they are sent to JMU directly from the issuing institution.
Required by Program
- Professional resume
- Two-to-three page written statement
- Two Letters of Recommendation (one from an individual who can speak of your potential as a graduate student and another who can comment on your professional dispositions.)
- Teacher candidates must also apply for, and be admitted toTeacher Education at JMU.
Pass Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) if not a licensed teacher
Pass Praxis I math or submit SAT/ACT scores that would waive Praxis I math
Online Application
- Application --> Visit the Online Application at this link
- Application fee
International Applicants
International Graduate Information
Details regarding transcripts and credential evaluations from non-US academic institutions can be found on the Transcripts & Credential Evaluation webpage.