Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education at Sam Houston State University

The Early Childhood Special Education is a Graduate Certificate degree offered by Sam Houston State University at its main campus in Huntsville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education

The Early Childhood Special Education certificate combines early childhood education and special education courses to provide additional training for individuals who teach or work with children with special needs.

This certificate has been approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Board and is awarded by Sam Houston State University.

Most of the courses in the program are online. Occasionally, a face-to-face course may be offered at The Woodlands Center.

This Graduate Certificate is eligible to receive Title IV funding – Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Graduate PLUS loans by request. To be considered for aid, students need to submit a FAFSA.

NOTE: This program does not provide for Teacher Certification through the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education at Sam Houston State University

Entry Requirements

Transcript evaluation of your baccalaureate degree if it is conferred outside of the U.S.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education at Sam Houston State University

Application Fee 90

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education at Sam Houston State University

Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.
Create your SHSU Self Service Center account and upload additional application materials.
See your program of study for specific submission deadlines.
Provide a transcript evaluation of your baccalaureate degree if it is conferred outside of the U.S.

This evaluation must be provided by a NACES accredited evaluator. SHSU only requires a summary report showing your degree converted into U.S. equivalents to verify that hours attended, and overall GPA meet admission standards.

NACES accredited evaluators include SDR in Houston and WES. Additional NACES evaluators can be found at www.naces.org/members.
Submit an English proficiency test score
- Students who completed undergraduate or previous degree coursework at a university where English was the language of instruction, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, may be eligible for a english proficiency waiver.

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education at Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

United States of America, Huntsville