Mar 29, 2024  
2017-18 Catalog 
    
2017-18 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Graduate Certification Programs in Special Education, Cognitive Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities


This certificate is administered by the School of Education Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Development .

 

You may complete this certification as a specialization in the Education, M.S.E.  via Option B or by enrolling as a graduate special student and pursuing certification only. These programs lead to an additional teacher license for those already certified to teach.

To recieve certification, fulfill these requirements:

Professional education


Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education


Complete your bachelor’s degree in elementary or secondary education, including these required courses:

Certified in Other Areas of Special Education


If you are certified in other areas of special education, complete these professional education courses:

Areas of specialization


Complete these courses, with an emphasis in mild-moderate cognitive disabilities:

State-Mandated Tests


  • Demonstrate content knowledge by either:
  1. obtaining a 3.00 or higher in required coursework for this license, or
  2. submitting passing scores on the required Praxis Subject Assessment exams. 

You must meet one of the above requirements for teacher licensure.

  • Pass the state-mandated Foundations of Reading Test.

State Teacher Licensing Rules


Meet state teacher licensing rules which are subject to change at any time due to legislative or licensing changes.