Exceptional Student Education Graduate Certificate

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The Exceptional Student Education Graduate Certificate 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. Applicants should have approximately 30 hours of coursework in education, or a related field, or hold a professional teaching credential.

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying.

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

Complete the following:
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

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.

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Exceptional Student Education Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Graduate Certificate Completion