Advanced Certificate in Special Education
Niagara University

Program Details

Prepare for a career working with an important part of the student population with this online special education degree. You will not only appreciate and embrace the diverse range of student’s needs, but you will also learn instructional principles and practices for teaching students with disabilities. The curriculum emphasizes:

  • Foundations of special education
  • Characteristics of learners
  • Assessment
  • Instructional methods
  • Accommodations and modifications

Candidates must hold a baccalaureate degree and have completed an M.S. in education. Graduates may qualify for special education certification in grades 1-6 or 7-12.  

This online education administration degree is designed to develop practitioners who, in the Vincentian tradition, foster human learning, development, spiritual well-being, and emotional stability in their respective institutions.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Niagara University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Must hold a master’s degree in education