The program offers two certification pathways. Students can enroll in a course of study leading to Pre K- 8 certification or in a course of study leading to 7- 12 certification, as noted below. Both pathways require 33 credit hours of coursework and include an internship. The application deadline to the program is March 1st. Later applications may be accepted as program capacity allows.
Graduate students entering the Pre K- 8 program must already hold or plan on obtaining the N-3, K-6, Pre K-4, 4-8, K-12, or Reading Specialist PA certification prior to being eligible to apply for the Special Education Pre K-8 certificate upon graduation from the program. Graduate students entering the Special Education 7-12 program must already hold or plan on obtaining a 7-12, K-12, or Reading Specialist PA certification prior to being eligible to apply for the Special Education 7-12 certificate upon graduation from the program.
Program of Study for MS in Special Education
Students pursuing the Master’s in Special Education must complete a total of 36 graduate credit hours, including an internship, and pass a comprehensive examination.
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