Program Contact: Judith Falaro 203-582-8868
The Special Education Certificate of Completion is a 12-credit certificate program available to MAT program teacher candidates, qualified students from related fields or for external applicants who have an earned bachelor’s degree and are interested in learning more about the field of special education. The certificate is not a degree or licensure program. Earned credits can be transferred to the MS in SPED program (9 credits for MAT candidates and 12 credits for all other students). Candidates earn the certificate by completing 12 credits of online special education courses as listed under Curriculum. If you are not currently a part of QU, but you are interested in the Special Education Certificate of Completion online program, contact Graduate Admissions.
Dual-degree MAT program candidates interested in the Special Education Certificate of Completion should notify their adviser before senior year.
Special Education Certificate of Completion Program of Study
Curriculum for MAT Students
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SPED 552 | Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom (Prerequisite. MAT students only. ) *This course does not transfer to the MS in SPED | 3 |
| SPED 571 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorder Identification, Management, and Assessment | 3 |
| SPED 565 | Specific Learning Disabilities: Identification, Instruction and Assessment (LD) | 3 |
| SPED 566 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
Curriculum for External Candidates and Quinnipiac Students (other than MAT students)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses These 12 credits transfer to the MS in SPED | ||
| SPED 545 | Introduction to the Exceptional Child (Prerequisite ) | 3 |
| SPED 571 | Emotional and Behavioral Disorder Identification, Management, and Assessment | 3 |
| SPED 565 | Specific Learning Disabilities: Identification, Instruction and Assessment (LD) | 3 |
| SPED 566 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |