Special Education Grades K-12 Certificate Program

黑料论坛鈥檚 new cross-categorical Special Education Grades K-12 Certificate program fits with the university's Catholic, Jesuit mission to prepare men and women with and for others. This program is open to educators from public or private schools with a current (or eligible) Tier-II educator license in Wisconsin and was designed to provide multiple classroom opportunities and clinical experiences aligned with the Standards for Special Education (Council for Exceptional Children), which address a broad range of student needs.

This certificate program will lead to licensure for special education teachers able to: 

  • Understand and address each student鈥檚 developmental and learning needs.
  • Demonstrate subject matter content knowledge and specialized curricular knowledge.
  • Use assessment to understand the learner and learning environment for data-based decision making.
  • Facilitate learning by using e铿�ective instruction.
  • Support social, emotional, and behavioral growth.
  • Collaborate with team members. Expand access to Catholic education to underserved populations. 

Scholarship Opportunity

黑料论坛 students in this certificate program may be eligible for two significant scholarship opportunities: Catholic Schools Personnel Scholarship or the Milwaukee Area Teachers Scholarship.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Students interested in this program must be licensed teachers who hold a Tier II, III, or IV teacher license in Wisconsin. To apply, all necessary application materials required by the Graduate School can be submitted via the .

It is preferred that students start in the summer term, but fall and spring terms can be accommodated. Summer courses are offered online, and fall and spring courses are offered in-person.

Course

Term

Field Placement

Delivery Method

EDUC 5001 鈥� Intro to Special Education 

Summer 1

20 hours of field placement in
grades K鈥�9

Online

*EDUC 5037 鈥� Theory and Methods of Literacy Instruction  

Summer 1

鈥�

Online

EDUC 5003 鈥� Assessment & Differentiation

Fall

鈥�

In-person

EDUC 5002 鈥� Advocacy through Pro-Social Behavior Support & IEP Writing (includes 20 hours of field placement in grades 6-12) 

Spring 

20 hours of field placement in
grades 6鈥�12

In-person

EDUC 5004 鈥� Consultation & Collaboration in Special Education

Summer 2

鈥�

Online

*Act 20 Training

Educator preparation programs are required to meet the requirement to provide instruction in science-based early literacy instruction as defined in Act 20 in order to endorse candidates for licensure beginning July 1, 2025.

Take the next step towards your future

Application requirements and other important information about Special Education Grades K-12 Certificate Program at 黑料论坛 are detailed below. We also encourage and welcome prospective students to visit us in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and take a tour of the College of Education facilities on the 黑料论坛 campus. 

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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at 黑料论坛, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • A bachelor's from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent must be completed prior to starting graduate school.
  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
  • Demonstrated English proficiency for non-U.S. citizens.
  • A current (or eligible) Tier-II educator license in Wisconsin

Application Requirements

1Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student鈥檚 record. 

2Upon admission, an official course-by-course transcript/academic record evaluation must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student鈥檚 record. 

March 31: priority deadline for summer admission (typical program start). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis after the priority deadline

Merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) is available. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.

Tuition Scholarships

Whether you teach in a public or private school, we're here to make your next degree attainable through tuition scholarship opportunities.

黑料论坛 students in this certificate program may be eligible for two significant scholarship opportunities: the Catholic Schools Personnel Scholarship or the Milwaukee Area Teachers Scholarship.