Graduate Certificate in Special Education at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Develop a deeper understanding of special education so you can support the strengths and challenges of students with disabilities. This 100% online graduate certificate prepares teachers to serve school-aged students with learning and intellectual disabilities and emotional behavioral disorders. You'll also be prepared to help younger children receiving early childhood special education services.

Department: Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice | Duration: 1 year (15 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (July 15), Spring (Nov. 1), Summer (April 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Graduate Certificate in Special Education at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Special Education Program. Specialization Areas (9 cr. minimum each) Required courses include SPED 521 IEP and the Transition Process; SPED 551 Advanced Assessment in Special Education; SPED 511 Identification and Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs; ABA 540 Concepts and Principles in Behavior Analysis; ABA 541 Intervention in Applied Behavior Analysis; ABA 542 Ethical and Professional Conduct for Behavior Analysts.

Career pathways

Now is an ideal time to pursue a special education graduate certificate. Job prospects are strong due to rising enrollments of special education students and shortages of qualified teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The following criteria will be used to assess a student’s application for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Special Education. No single criterion can adequately predict a student’s probable success in graduate work. Applicants should anticipate that the materials they submit will be held to high standards with submission of the following: Online application and fee of $35 GPA/Transcripts: A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all graduate work (must have minimum of 9 credits) or for junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A = 4.00). Submit transcripts from undergraduate and/or graduate level coursework. Provide two letters of recommendation from professionals in the field of special education. These letters need to specifically address employment, coursework, and/or interest in relation to individuals with disabilities.

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.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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