CIP Code: 13.1001

Program of Study for the Graduate Certificate in Special Education

This certificate with the successful completion of appropriate licensure exams will allow candidates to be eligible for a NC license in Special Education: General curriculum. 

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

Additional Admission Requirements: 

• Personal Statement
• Questionnaire
• To be considered for residency licensure, you must either have 24 credits of content or have passed your Praxis II

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Minimum GPA to Qualify for Regular Admission: 2.7

Location: Online

Course Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Special Education

Total Required (Minimum 21 Credits)

Required Courses (12 Credits)

• LIT 5100 - Teaching Beginning Readers and Writers (3)
• SPE 5595 - Individual Differences (3)
• SPE 5901 - Practicum (1-3) (3)
• EDU 5900 - Graduate Student Teaching (3)

Track-Based Courses (9 Credits)

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