Graduate Certificate in Special Education
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Graduate Certificate in Special Education at a Glance
Approximately one-in-five PreK-12 students in the United States receive special education services. Meeting the needs of these diverse learners requires qualified teachers with specialized understandings of this population and the knowledge and skills to properly support them. This series of special education courses is designed to help teachers meet the needs of students with disabilities and to increase the pipeline of qualified educators to teach these students.
Earn your certificate at a reduced rate. The SPED Graduate Certificate is charged at the undergraduate rate of $1,926 per course, $9,245 for the certificate with a 20% discount.
TIME
Earn your graduate certificate in just four courses or 12 credit hours.
FACULTY
Nationally recognized faculty who practice what they teach and help you succeed beyond the classroom.
LOCATION
Flexible online courses that match your schedule. Accelerate your career without putting your life on pause.
BENEFITS
Course credit for experience and 20% tuition discounts available.
ADMISSIONS
Rolling admissions. No test scores. No recommendations. Four start dates. We make the admission process easy.
Earn Your Special Education Graduate Certificate, Add-On Endorsement in Special Education, or Master of Education with Special Education Graduate Certificate
Tulane offers several pathways to become a leader in special education. Through our Special Education courses, teachers grow their practice and skills and expand their career options.
Special Education Graduate Certificate
Students must take six courses to earn a graduate certificate. All courses are available online.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any subject.
Special Education Add-On Endorsement
Students seeking the Special Education Add-On Endorsement must fulfill the additional requirements set forth by the Louisiana Department of Education.
Requirements: In order to be eligible for the special education Add-On Endorsement, teachers must already have a bachelor’s degree and be licensed to teach in the state of Louisiana.
Master of Education with a Graduate Certificate in Special Education
Students preparing to lead in the classroom and beyond may choose to pursue an MEd with a Graduate Certificate in Special Education from Tulane. Students take a total of 33 credits, with 18 of them focused on Special Education. For more information, please visit our MEd website.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any subject.
To receive more information on any of our Special Education pathways, please email Eunice Ofori.
Our Rationale
The shortage of educators with special education training and credentials at the local, regional and national levels is growing. For Tulane students on a non-certification education track, it expands the available course offerings to better prepare them for a range of careers within the education sector. The course series also offers practicing teachers an opportunity to grow their pedagogical practices and advance their careers.
Our program is designed to:
- Provide teachers with in-depth knowledge and skills needed to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Provide teachers with additional opportunities to advance their learning and expand their career options within the high-demand and high-need area of special education.
- Create a flexible, rigorous special education talent pipeline that helps to address the special education teacher shortage at the local, regional and national levels.
Certificate Requirements
The Praxis is a national licensure exam developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and required by a variety of states. Teachers seeking special education add-on licensure will need to take the following exam:
For the most current Louisiana Department of Education Praxis requirements, go to www.teachlouisiana.net.
To apply for the Special Education Graduate Certificate, students should select the graduate application and choose the certificate. Students must have earned a Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. No GRE is required. Students must submit a 250-500 word personal essay, their CV, and their transcripts.
To apply for the MEd degree, students should select the graduate application and choose the MEd- Special Education. Students must have earned a Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. No GRE is required. Students must submit a 250-500 word personal essay, their CV, and their transcripts.
We offer a 20% discount to full-time teachers and paraprofessionals, including classroom assistants and assistant teachers. Click here for information about SoPA tuition and fees or visit out teacher discount page here.
Earn your certificate at a reduced rate. The SPED Graduate Certificate is charged at the undergraduate rate of $1,926 per course, $9,245 for the certificate with a 20% discount.
Our Faculty Practice What They Teach
Our instructors bring extensive backgrounds in education, teaching, and leadership. With small class sizes and collaborative learning opportunities, students are able to build close relationships with both professors and peers, helping to support our candidates’ success in the classroom and beyond.
SoPA Faculty Feature
“The teaching and learning environment we create can be one of the most valuable and memorable experiences we model for our students.”
Hazel Woods, Ph. D.
Associate Director,
Professor of Practice
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