Professional Special Education

The Professional Special Education program is designed for candidates who hold provisional special education or initial special education certification at the time of acceptance into the program. This program leads to professional certification in special education at the birth-grade 2, grades 1-6, or 7-12 level depending upon the level of certification already acquired from undergraduate study.

Program Coursework (30 credits minimum)

• 6-9 Credits Educational Research
• 12 Credits Content and Strategy Coursework in Special Education
• 3 Credits Assessment Coursework in Special Education
• 6 Credits Literacy Coursework  
• 3 Credits Elective Option (advisor approved)
• 0 Credits Non-Credit Requirements (certification workshops)