Special Education Certificate

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This certificate is administered by the area of Education in the School of Education .

The Special Education Certificate is available if you are an undergraduate student and are already seeking a teaching certification. The certificate is awarded after the completion of all required coursework.

Program participants will gain knowledge and practical skills in order to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities in the PK-12 setting. This Special Education Certificate can lead to a special education teacher license if additional courses and student teaching in a special education setting are completed. Contact the School of Education for more information about the certificate.

Required, 12 credits

EDUC 351 - Educating Students with Special or Other Needs in the General Education Environment Credits: 3
EDUC 362 - Classroom Management Techniques and Strategies Credits: 3
EDUC 364 - Instructional Planning and Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities-Core Content Areas Credits: 3
EDUC 369 - Instructional Planning and Strategies with Disabilities-Functional and Content Areas Credits: 3