Arkansas State University
College of Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Special Education
P.O. Box 2781
State University, AR  72467
Phone (870) 972-3062
Fax (870) 680-8130
http://www2.astate.edu/a/education/elcse/degrees/

Gwendolyn Neal
gneal@astate.edu
(870) 972-2678

Program Requirements
The purpose of the M.S.E. degree in Special Education - Instructional Specialist P-4 is to offer educators an advanced performance-based program of study based on the recommendations of professional organizations and accrediting associations such as the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and NCATE. Students completing this program gain expertise in teaching students exhibiting developmental, learning and behavioral disabilities, and in consulting with general education teachers who have students with disabilities in their classrooms.


Admission Requirements
To be admitted, applicants must have submitted a completed admission application and a nonrefundable $30 application fee, inclusive of the following:
        1. A valid teaching certificate
        2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate     GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale for all courses (completed, attempted and repeated) or a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 of undergraduate course hours (completed, attempted and repeated)
        3. Official transcripts sent from the registrar of the college/university attended to the Office of Academic Partnerships
        4. Proof of selective service registration (males aged 18-25 only)
        5. No record as a felon or sex offender
        6. Two years of teaching experience. For Special Education or Gifted & Talented Licensures, two years of teaching experience in your area of choice is required. Print and complete the Years of Teaching Experience Verification Form located on the website above.
        7. A written commitment from a practicing building-level administrator who will function as your mentor during the degree program/program of study. The written commitment must be in the form of a letter on school/district letterhead, signed by the mentor. Find out about mentor qualifications  and responsibilities below.

Submit your current teaching license, transcript, and Years of Teaching Experience Verification Form to:

Office of Academic Partnerships
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870.972.3548

Up to 9 graduate hours from ASU-Jonesboro or other higher education institutions may be accepted toward this program. However, no course can be more than 6 years old at the time of graduation. Before enrollment in this program, transfer hours must be submitted to:

Office of Academic Partnerships
PO Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Phone: 870.972.3024
Toll free: 800.382.3030
Fax: 870.972.3548

For further information concerning admissions, contact the Office of Academic Partnerships at 1-870-972-3024 or 1-800-382-3030, or email them at academicpartnerships@astate.edu.

See Academic Calendar for Deadlines.