Special Education (M.A.T.): Application Requirements

Priority review of applications begins March 1 for *K-12 and *Early Childhood Special Education. Completed applications should be received at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the fall semester.

*Prerequisite courses as determined by the graduate program director should be taken in the summer prior to fall start date.

Visual Impairments accepts applications on a rolling basis. Completed applications should be received at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester in which the student intends to enroll.

 General K-12 - Fall

 Adapted K-12 - Fall

 ECSE – Fall

Visual Impairments – Fall, Spring, Summer

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.

• 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

• Application --> Visit the Online Application at this link
• Application fee

International Graduate Information

International applicants will upload a credential evaluation of their non-U.S. college or university transcripts from one of the services listed at this link: Credential_Evaluation