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. This is an online program.

Admission Requirements

1. General admission to graduate study (for criteria, refer to "Admission to Graduate Study").
2. Must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university.
3. Must hold a valid teaching certificate in an area in special education.
4. Must have successfully completed three years of full-time experience as a teacher or school psychology with a minimum of one year as a teacher of exceptional children or school psychologist. A letter of validation must be received from the superintendent of the school district(s). Must have experience prior to program completion.

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.

Students must have completed a minimum of nine (9) graduate credit hours at Morehead State University for a certification recommendation. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA to complete the program.

Note: In order to receive certification, the candidate must successfully complete the assessment(s) required by regulation.