Director of Special Education Certification Program
The purpose of the Certificate for Director of Special Education is to prepare individuals to be effective administrators of public school special education programs. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to complete the program.
Admission Requirements
- General admission to graduate study (for criteria, refer to "Admission to Graduate Study").
- Must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must hold a valid teaching certificate in an area in special education.
- Must have successfully completed three years of full-time teaching experience in special education or as a school psychologist, with no less than one year as a teacher of exceptional students or a school psychologist. A letter of validation must be received from the superintendent of the school district(s).
Certification Requirements
Level 1
Assessment course chosen from:
| EDGC 661 | Measurement Principles and Techniques | 3 |
or an equivalent course in assessment
One of the following:
| EDEL 630 | Curriculum Construction | 3 |
| EDEL 632 | Elementary School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDSE 634 | Secondary School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDMG 636 | Middle School Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Level 2
| EDIL 601 | Introduction to School Leadership Administration | 3 |
| EDIL 628 | School Law and Ethics | 3 |
| EDSP 621 | Operation of Special Education Programs | 3 |
| EDSP 622 | Instructional Leadership in Special Education | 3 |
| EDSP 623 | Special Education Program Coordination | 3 |
| EDSP 624 | Practicum | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
EDSP 624: Must have completed 12 of the 15 Level 2 hours listed above before enrolling in practicum listed above.
Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA to complete the program.