Special Education Visual Impairments is not accepting applications at this time.

Special Education General Curriculum K-12 - 

         Fall admission: Opens September 1st, Review starts February 1st, deadline is March 1st.

Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12 -

         Fall admission: Opens September 1st, Review starts February 1st, deadline is March 1st. 

         Spring admission: Opens May 1st, Review starts October 1st, deadline is November 1st.

         Summer admission: Opens October 1st, Review starts March 1st, deadline is April 1st. 

Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-Age 5) - 

          Fall admission: Opens September 1st, Review starts February 1st, deadline is March 1st. 

          Spring admission: Opens May 1st, Review starts October 1st, deadline is November 1st.

          Summer admission: Opens October 1st, Review starts March 1st, deadline is April 1st. 

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) - Spring, Summer, Fall

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.)
• GPA of 2.5 of higher
• Teacher candidates must also apply for, and be admitted toTeacher Education at JMU.

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

Details regarding transcripts and credential evaluations from non-US academic institutions can be found on the Transcripts & Credential Evaluation webpage. 

Adapted Curriculum K-12 concentration is not eligible for a student visa.