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
- Must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must hold a valid teaching certificate in an area in special education.
- Minimum composite GRE score of 750 on the verbal and quantitative sections.
- Must receive favorable consideration from an admission review committee which shall be composed of faculty teaching the program and practicing special education administrators in the public schools.
- Must have successfully completed three years of full-time teaching experience in special education. A letter of validation must be received from the superintendent of the school district(s).
Level 1 |
Sem. Hrs. |
Assessment course chosen from EDGC 661 or an equivalent course in assessment |
3 |
3 |
|
Level 2 |
Sem. Hrs. |
EDIL 601 - Introduction to School Leadership Administration |
3 |
EDIL 628 - School Law & 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 |
*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.