The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: Certificates:

Graduate Certificate in Special Education (Quarter)

This program does not lead to an endorsement, certification, or licensure. Walden makes no representation, warranty, guarantee, or commitment that successful completion of this program or coursework for graduate credit within this program will permit a graduate to obtain state certification or licensure.

The graduate degree program and coursework within the program in which you are enrolling may be accepted by many states toward upgrading or renewing a license or obtaining a salary increase (depending on state or district policy). Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement. Walden enrollment specialists can provide guidance on program requirements; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with all state and school district requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this certificate program will be prepared to:

• Apply current legal and ethical policies and culturally responsive practices to support high quality educational experiences for All students with exceptionalities.
• Apply data-informed decision making strategies and evidence-based practices—including assistive technology-- to design, adapt, implement and assess learning experiences for All students with exceptionalities.
• Apply evidenced-based, evaluation and assessment practices to monitor student achievement, guide data-informed instructional planning and transition services, and promote continuous improvement for All students with exceptionalities.
• Demonstrate leadership skills necessary to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to improve instructional programs (e.g., core subjects, literacy, behavioral, social) for All students at the school and systems levels.

• 20 total quarter credits

The recommended course sequence is as follows: