Disability Services Program

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education, with the focus on Disability Services, is designed to meet the needs of professionals who serve individuals with disabilities in general education and non-school settings. The program consists of 36 semester hours that includes core and major requirements. This program does not carry any additional endorsements.

Admissions to the Program

Those entering the College of Education and Human Services must meet Graduate School admissions requirements as well as specific COEHS admissions criteria.  

1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. GRE scores required (verbal, quantitative, and writing portions taken within the last 5 years)
   • (Institutional Code: 5490)
3. Three letters of recommendation indicating:
• applicant's academic background
• aptitude for graduate work
• applicant's capabilities for future performance and scholarship
• At least one letter from a college/university professor is preferred. 
4. Written statement of 500-1000 words that includes the following information:
• reasons for seeking admission into the M.Ed. in Special Education program
• professional goals
• how the program will help attain goals 

5. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admissions must apply under the college’s exception policy.

 NOTE: 

• No more than 10 semester hours can be completed before a student is fully admitted, including a maximum of 6 semester hours of approved transfer credits from another institution.
• A student may receive credit for a course only once. However, the GPA will reflect all repeated courses.
• An approved dual/concurrent enrollment form is required prior to registering for courses at another institution.
• Students are strongly advised not to enroll in courses at another institution during their last semester at UNF.
• Graduation will most likely be delayed for students who attempt dual enrollment in their last semester.