Description

The 12-hour Exceptional Student Education Graduate Certificate program provides teachers or individuals in related fields with the opportunity to develop advanced skills and expertise in the area of special education. Emphasis is placed on effective instructional and assessment practices, creating effective learning environments, and collaborating with others to meet the needs of exceptional students.

Course Location/Delivery

The Certificate is offered fully online.

Admission Requirements

Must meet University Graduate Admissions and English Proficiency requirements.

In addition, applicants should have approximately 30 credit hours of coursework in education or a related field, or hold a professional teaching credential.

Application Process

To learn about the application process, and to access the application, please review our application process.

Pre-Requisites

None

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

• EEX 6222 Advanced Psychoeducational Assessment of Exceptional Students Credit Hours: 3
• EEX 6248 Instructional Approaches for Exceptional Populations Credit Hours: 3
• EEX 6612 Management and Motivation of Exceptional and At-Risk Students Credit Hours: 3
• EEX 6732 Consultation and Collaboration in Special Education Credit Hours: 3

Time Limit / Average Time to Completion

Five years

Credit Toward Graduate Degree

Course credits earned in the certificate may be applied to a graduate degree with departmental approval.

Contacts

Contact Information: http://www.grad.usf.edu/cert