SPECIAL EDUCATION

Special Education for General Education Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms Graduate Certificate: Program Admissions

NEW! Graduate Certificate in Special Education for General Education Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms

The Institute for the Study of Exceptional Children and Youth, in the Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education Department, is pleased to offer a new Certificate program which will equip educators to meet the needs of students with disabilities in inclusive classroom settings. The skills gained through this program will equip participants to better serve ALL students in their schools.

This program is designed for professionals who wish to increase their skills while continuing to work. Scholars complete five online graduate classes consecutively.

Graduate Certificate Courses Online:
EDSP 600 Issues and Trends in Educating Individuals with Disabilities

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EDSP 606 Advanced Study in Inclusive Practices in the Schools
EDSP 613 Principles and Practices in Positive Behavior interventions and Classroom Supports
EDSP 615 Assessment Techniques and Practices in Special Education
EDSP 652 Curriculum and Instruction Elem/Middle Special Education

Schedule - 5 Classes will be Taken Online Consecutively:
Spring Semester --  One course
Summer Session -- Two consecutive courses
Fall Semester -- One course
Spring Semester --  One course

The application process is open online for applicants. Students will be admitted on rolling basis

 

To Apply, go to: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying
 

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Fill in:  Demographics
Fill in:  Contact Information
Fill in:  Educational Intent with the following information:
College/School: College of Education
Program of Study: Special Education for General Educators in Inclusive Classrooms
Degree: CERT GR
Area of interest 1,2,3: Not Applicable

Fill In: Previous Education: Enter all Institutions attended, undergraduate and graduate and upload (required)a copy of your transcript(s)
You must submit an official, sealed transcript for each. Mail to:

The Graduate School, University of Maryland
2123 Lee Building
7809 Regents Drive
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-3644
gradschool@umd.edu

Fill in: Personal Information

Upload Required:  Statement of Purpose Writing Sample: Please discuss your current position, work or interest working with children with disabilities, and your reasons for applying to the certificate program. (3 to 4 paragraphs)

Fill in: Recommendations: Add a Provider - Only ONE Recommender(person) required. You MUST enter the name and email for the person who will provide your recommendation (required).

Check your Application for Errors

Pay:  Application Fee of $75

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Hit: Submit Application 

For questions about the program, contact Dr. Page-Voth, tpv@umd.edu

For questions about the application process, or to check on the completion of your application please contact:
Judy Foster, Coordinator of Graduate Admissions
Office of Student Services, College of Education
(301) 405-2359
jfoster@umd.edu

After you apply for graduate admission you may check your application status by logging back into the online graduate application using your user name and password.

Questions regarding application reviews and decision recommendations should be directed to Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education (CHSE). 

Please contact:
Carol Scott, Coordinator of Graduate Studies
Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education
(301) 405-8384
cscott18@umd.edu

 

Dr. Tori Page-Voth - Certificate Program Director, tpv@umd.edu

Carol Scott – Graduate Coordinator CHSE,  cscott18@umd.edu