Specialized Certification for Licensed Teachers

Certification programs in general special education are designed for certified early childhood, elementary, or secondary teachers who wish to add another area of certification. The certification requirements can be completed as a prescribed sequence of courses or as part of the M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction.

General Special Education
Certification in general special education prepares teachers to work with special needs children, K-12. With this certification, educators are qualified to teach in a resource room and/or support the learning of special needs students within the mainstream classroom.

English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
With a certification in ESOL, teachers are qualified to teach ESOL in K-12 self-contained classrooms and pull-out programs. This credential provides mainstream teachers with the knowledge to support ESOL learners in mainstream classes.