Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Special Education at Towson University

International students can study the Foundations of Special Education at Towson University at its main campus in Towson , United States of America. This Graduate Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 28, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Special Education

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
https://www.towson.edu/coe/departments/specialed/grad/special-education-certificate/

Program Director: Michelle Pasko
Phone: 410-704-3835
Email: [email protected]

This post-baccalaureate certificate is designed to provide individuals with the skill development and knowledge base established by the Council for Exceptional Children's (CEC) Standards. Courses emphasize inclusive practices, collaboration and consultation among professionals, and the translation of evidence-based instructional practices to instruction, using a cross-categorical disability approach. This series of coursework is designed to support professionals who have not previously completed (or have had limited exposure to) formal coursework in special education. Therefore, courses will emphasize fundamental concepts and contemporary issues in the field of special education today.

These themes include the history, laws, and practices governing special education; strategies for supporting students with disabilities in their Least Restrictive Environment; incorporating Universal Design for Learning to support all learners; effective communication and support to families; disproportionality in special education and its impact on learners; educational and assessment trends which affect students with special needs; appropriate instructional strategies to support students with disabilities and English Language Learners; and interventions and management strategies to support the positive behaviors of students in the classroom.

Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences - Beginning special education professionals understand how exceptionalities may interact with development and learning and use this knowledge to provide meaningful and challenging learning experiences for individuals with exceptionalities.
Learning Environments - Beginning special education professionals create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop emotional well-being, positive social interactions, and self-determination.
Curricular Content Knowledge - Beginning special education professionals use knowledge of general and specialized curricula to individualize learning for individuals with exceptionalities.
Assessment - Beginning special education professionals use multiple methods of assessment and data-sources in making educational decisions.
Instructional Planning and Strategies - Beginning special education professionals select, adapt, and use a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance learning of individuals with exceptionalities.
Professional Learning and Ethical Practice - Beginning special education professionals use foundational knowledge of the field and the their professional Ethical Principles and Practice Standards to inform special education practice, to engage in lifelong learning, and to advance the profession.
Collaboration - Beginning special education professionals collaborate with families, other educators, related service providers, individuals with exceptionalities, and personnel from community agencies in culturally responsive ways to address the needs of individuals with exceptionalities across a range of learning experiences.

Disciplines

College of Education

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Special Education at Towson University

Entry Requirements

Send your transcript.

This applies to regionally accredited degrees earned within the United States.

Degree-seeking applicants must submit one official transcript from each college or university they attended. Non-degree applicants must submit one official transcript from the institution where they earned their highest degree.

Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution electronically, using a transcript encryption service via email to [email protected], OR by mail, sealed and stamped by the issuing institution to: Towson University, Graduate Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

Transcripts submitted by the student are not considered official.

Pre-degree students must make sure their transcript includes all grades from the first semester of their senior year.

Submit email addresses for letters of recommendation.

Some programs require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. If the program for which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, you must enter the email address of each recommender in order to successfully submit your application. An email will be sent directly to your references asking them to complete an online recommendation.

Additional requirements for international applicants.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time in graduate degree programs at Towson University. Review the list of graduate programs that meet F1/JI requirements. In addition, international applicants may be required to provide proof of English-language proficiency and a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Note: Students who have completed a degree in the U.S. will qualify for English Proficiency without submitting additional test scores.

English Requirements

PTEMin 57
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Special Education at Towson University

Application Fee 45

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Special Education at Towson University

Complete your application and submit the application fee.

A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.

Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Special Education at Towson University

Towson University

United States of America, Towson