MSU’s Director of Special Education certification will prepare you to be an effective administrator of public school special education programs. The certification requires 21 credit-hours, is offered completely online and meets the requirements of the Education Professional Standards Board.
Program is 27 hours and may be packaged to also receive a second Master’s degree, Rank I, EdS, or EdD.
Program Requirements
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
- Must have successfully completed three years of full-time teaching experience in special education or as a school psychologist, with no less than one year as a teacher of exceptional students or a school psychologist. A letter of validation must be received from the superintendent of the school district(s).
Program checklist
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.
Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA to complete the program.
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