~ LBD Program Information ~

Master of Arts in Special Education LBD P-12

The LBD Application packet can be found in the Documents & Forms section of this website in a folder called "LBD Program".

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

If you are a teacher or have a teaching certificate, the following are required:

  • Two official undergraduate and/or any graduate transcripts from the college granting the degree
  • Application
  • Two recommendations: one from a building principal or from a former professor or other educator using the Program Entry Form.
  • 2.75 GPA [if less than 2.75, the GRE must be taken]
  • Copy of your teaching certificate
  • Signed copy of the Ky. School Personnel Code of Ethics

If you are not currently employed as a teacher, the following are required:

  • Two official undergraduate and/or any graduate transcripts from the college granting the degree
  • Application form for the LBD program
  • 2.75 GPA [if less than 2.75, then GRE must be taken]
  • Two recommendation from a former professor or other educator
  • Signed copy of the Ky. School Personnel Code of Ethics

REQUIRED COURSEWORK:

A curriculum contract outlines the coursework required and the projected sequence of enrollment. You may access this curriculum contract via the above website. Any deviation of this curriculum must be approved in writing by Dr. Proffitt. This contract must be signed on-site during an advising session.

TUITION AND FEE COSTS (2007/2008 Academic Year):

The following charges are applicable to this program:

  • Regular graduate school tuition of $310 per graduate hour
  • On-line course additional fee per course of $150
  • Field Component additional fee of $150 [work with a mentor teacher]
  • There will be required textbooks for each class, as appropriate.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Traineeships are available for eligible graduate students who are teaching full time in special education on a temporary certificate. To apply, please go to the following website: http://traineeship.nku.edu or email Traineeship@nku.edu

Our financial assistance office is available to work with you regarding financial assistance. Their number is 502-863-8027—Ms. Sandra Brown usually is the one who assists you. You must contact the Georgetown College Financial Planning Office (502-863-8027) to let us know that you are interested in getting a loan. This must be done each semester you wish to receive a loan.

The Student Loan Program is available to students enrolled in this program. You would need to contact Leigh Webster at 1-888-678-4625, or kwebster@kheslc.com or visit the web site www.studentloanpeople.com. There is a process involved in the application which currently takes approximately 6-8 weeks.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Eve Proffitt
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324

502-863-7031 (office)
502-868-7741 (office fax)

eve_proffitt@georgetowncollege.edu

 

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