CIP Code: 13.0402

Program of Study for the Graduate Certificate in Special Education Leadership

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

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

Letters of Recommendation: One 

Minimum GPA to Qualify for Regular Admission: 2.7

Location: Online

Course Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Special Education Leadership

Total Required (Minimum 12 Credits)

Required Course (3 Credits)

• SPE 5584 - Special Education Law and Leadership (3)

School Administration Track (9 Credits)

This track is for students who have school administration experience or enrollment in a school administration master’s.

• SPE 5610 - Classroom Management for Effective Instruction (3)
• SPE 5650 - Research to Practice: Improving Working Conditions for Special Education Teachers (3)
• School administration course elective (3)

Special Education Track (9 Credits)

This track is for students with experience in special education or enrollment in a special education master’s.

• LSA 5030 - The Principalship (3)
• LSA 5575 - Leadership for School Improvement (3)

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  Choose one of the following two courses:

• LSA 5400 - Developing and Managing Resources in Schools (3)
• LSA 5820 - Theory and Development in Educational Organizations (3)