Specialized Certification for Licensed Teachers

Certification programs in general special education are designed for certified 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 credential educators are qualified to teach in a resource room and/or support the learning of special needs students within the mainstream classroom.

English as a Second Language (ESL)
With a certification in ESL, teachers are qualified to teach ESL in K-12 self-contained classrooms and pull-out programs. This credential provides mainstream teachers with the knowledge to support ESL learners in mainstream classes.