Southern Arkansas University’s Special Education K-12 Graduate Certificate prepares licensed educators to support students with disabilities across grade levels. This online, 24-credit-hour program is designed for teachers who already hold a master’s degree and want to pursue an additional Arkansas special education licensure area. Coursework covers instruction, assessment, classroom management, and collaboration, followed by a directed internship.
Curriculum
Required Courses (24 hours)
SPED 5043 – Instructional Planning
SPED 5053 – Methods and Materials for Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities
SPED 5073 – Survey of Exceptional Individuals
SPED 5123 – Nature and Needs of Students with Mild Disabilities
SPED 5273 – Classroom and Group Management
SPED 5663 – Educational Diagnosis and Assessment
SPED 6003 – Collaboration and Consultation
SPED 6243 – Directed Internship (K-12)
Admissions
Applicants must hold a master’s degree and a valid teaching license and meet SAU’s admission requirements. The program prepares candidates to seek an additional Arkansas special education licensure area; candidates must also meet applicable state requirements, including any required assessments. Contact the program advisor about internship placement and individual licensure requirements.
