Combined BS/MEd Program Application Process

Step 1: University Admissions Undergraduate Application

Students applying to the University, either as freshmen or transfers, are initially classified as "Pre-Professional Special Education" majors --a holding status for students who are working toward meeting our admission requirements.

For information regarding university application procedures, contact Undergraduate Admissions at (301) 314-8385 or www.uga.umd.edu/.

Step 2: Department and College Admissions

Before beginning professional coursework (Fall of the Junior year), students must be admitted to the College of Education and Department of Special Education. The admission process is described in detail during the Introduction to Special Education course, EDSP 210.

All program applicants must fulfill the College of Education admission requirements:

	Passing scores on the Praxis I (Reading 177,Writing 173, Mathematics 177, or composite 527)
You can obtain information on the Praxis in Room 1235 of the Benjamin Building or in the Career Center (3rd floor Hornbake). .
	Completion of 45 credit hours with a minimum 2.5 grade point average (Note: If you are a transfer student, please contact our program coordinator for more information before applying to the department.)
	Completion of the freshman-level university fundamental studies requirements in Math and English with a C or better

Requirements that are specific to the Department of Special Education include:

	Satisfactory completion of prerequisite coursework, including STAT 100, PSYC 100, SOCY 100 or 105, Lab Science, US History, English Literature, HESP 202
	Completion of EDSP 210 with a grade of C or better
	Written profession goal statement
	Volunteer and/or work experience with persons with disabilities
	Professional references
	Three Letters of recommendation

Applications are reviewed by a department committee at the end of the fall and spring semesters and at the conclusion of the summer sessions. Admission decisions are usually made shortly after semester (or summer session) grades are available. Students then receive written notification of the Admission Committee's recommendation.

Step 3: MEd Application

Toward the end of the junior year, students in the Combined Program must apply to the University of Maryland Graduate school in order to earn the Master's degree. Please view the MEd Admission requirements.

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Program Application Materials

If you have any questions about the Combined BS/MEd Special Education application procedures or requirements, please contact the Program Coordinator for more information.

Step 1:
	Undergraduate Admission
Step 2:
	Praxis I Exam
	College of Education Application (word format)
	Special Education Admission Requirements (word format)
	Application Checklist (word format)
	Departmental Application (word format)
	College of Education Technical Standards/Foundational Competencies Policy
Step 3:
	Graduate School Application Online

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