Special education professionals play key roles in the lives of school-aged children. These educators lead richly fulfilling careers and are increasingly in demand.
Whether you are currently working in education or new to the field, the Saint Mary’s Special Education program will prepare you to become a licensed special educator.
Options are available for both licensed educators and those seeking an initial teaching license.
Are you already a licensed teacher looking to add an EBD or LD license?
Educators who already hold a general education teaching licensure can add preparation for LD and/or EBD licensure, earning a graduate certificate upon completion.
Are you looking to obtain your first teaching license?
Those who are not currently licensed can prepare for LD and/or EBD licensure by taking 17 credits of foundations coursework in addition to the special education curriculum.
After obtaining your licensure(s) you can also finish your master’s degree!
By completing six additional credits of the master’s completion sequence, learners can earn an M.A. in Special Education.
This program is based on Minnesota Board of Teaching standards. All standards and requirements must be satisfactorily completed prior to recommendation to the state for licensure.
Special Education Conference
The M.A. in Special Education program will be hosting a Special Education and Intercultural Competence conference in the spring of 2013. Current students, alumni, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. Check back for more information!
Locations
Contact
Office of Admission | tc-admission@smumn.edu | (612) 728-5100
Gainful Employment Information
Effective July 1, 2011, the U.S. Department of Education requires institutions with non-degree programs defined as “Gainful Employment programs” to disclose certain information about these programs.
Graduate Certificate in Special Education (Learning Disabilities) Gainful Employment Report (PDF)
Graduate Certificate in Special Education (Emotional Behavioral Disorders) Gainful Employment Report (PDF)
