Special Education, Graduate Certificate at Tulane University

Programme overview

A graduate certificate for teachers, building a strong research foundation and opportunities to apply it with students who have exceptionalities. Tracks include a standard track and Louisiana Add-On Endorsement tracks for Mild/Moderate 1-5, 4-8 and 6-12.

Faculty: School of Professional Advancement | Department: Education | Duration: 18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Six 3-credit courses including Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities, Collaborative Teaming, Instructional Practices in Special Education, Reading and Literacy, and Functional Behavioral Assessment, plus an elective (Self-Determination and Transition or Instructional Technology for Students with Disabilities).

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Professional Advancement (graduate programmes): applicants need an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution completed before the first semester of graduate study, a minimum 3.0 GPA shown on transcripts (applicants below 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission with significant relevant professional experience), and transcripts from all prior undergraduate institutions (official transcripts required before registering for classes). Some programmes also require a written statement; some require an interview. Application fee $50; $100 enrolment deposit on acceptance. For the Louisiana Add-On Endorsement: a valid Louisiana teaching certificate, Praxis requirements, six (grades 1-5) or nine (grades 4-8, 6-12) semester hours of reading/literacy coursework, and a pass on the Teaching of Reading Praxis exam. Certificate applicants submit a 250-500 word personal essay, CV and transcripts.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours

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