Childhood Special Education

The Childhood Special Education program is designed for candidates who hold provisional elementary education or initial childhood certification at the time of acceptance into the program. This program leads to initial certification in special education at the grades 1-6 level. This is one of the most popular options for graduate study.

Program Coursework (39 credits minimum)

• 6-9 Credits Educational Research
• 21 Credits Required Coursework in Special Education
• 9 Credits Literacy Coursework  
• 3 Credits Student Teaching (fall, spring, summer or full-year paid internship option)
• 0 Credits Non-Credit Requirements (certification workshops)