Overview
This program provides the background, education, and tools to help students address the needs of learners with disabilities in general education classrooms, including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. Students will learn how to design and implement specially designed instruction and collaborate with content area teachers to ensure the academic success of these students.
Why Pursue the Special Education Certificate at Radford?
- Complete our program in only 12 credit hours.
- All courses are online.
- If you are a practicing teacher, you are eligible for the Virginia Educator Reduced Tuition Rate.
- Our faculty are supportive of the academic and professional development of students.
Career and Internships
- 100% employment rate.
- Graduates will be prepared to teach and support K-12 learners with disabilities in the general curriculum.
Learn more about the outlook of a career in special education.
Admissions Requirements
A combination of factors including GPA, current resume, 2 professional references, official transcripts, and current teaching license will be used for determining acceptance to the certificate program.
Research Opportunities or some other title
There are opportunities to conduct research in classrooms, which can result in publishing peer-reviewed journal articles or books and presenting at professional conferences with faculty.
You may also be interested in taking 18 more credit hours to get a Master of Science in Special Education.
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100% online classes
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12 credit hours to certificate completion
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100% employment rate
Work toward a license or master's degree
There are opportunities to conduct research in classrooms, which can result in publishing peer-reviewed journal articles or books and presenting at professional conferences with faculty.
