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The College of St. Scholastica

You will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in special education and develop effective strategies for working with students. By engaging in course projects and practical experiences, you’ll seamlessly bridge theory to practice, ensuring you’re well-prepared to apply your understanding in real-world settings.

This certificate is an elective option in our 100% online Master of Education program.

Who should enroll in this certificate program?

  • School administrators
  • Classroom teachers
  • Allied health professionals who work in school settings and with students with disabilities (occupational therapists, physical therapists, school nurses, school social workers)
  • Curriculum specialists
  • Other educational professionals
  • Others who would benefit from the curriculum

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Degree Details

Tuition

Tuition: $480/credit*


* Tuition rates are for the 2024-25 academic year. Additional fees and costs for course materials may apply. Total program cost and completion time varies depending on transfer credits and individual program plans. Tuition rates are subject to change. View 2023-24 rates

Curriculum

Visit our Catalog to view the program and course requirements, and learning outcomes. All courses in the certificate program may be applied to the master’s degree. Be sure to create your course plan in consultation with your advisor.

Certificate credits can also be applied toward the Special Education Academic and Behavioral Strategist Licensure program if you are currently a licensed teacher in Minnesota.

Accreditation

AAQEP logoThe Teacher Education program at the College of St. Scholastica is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) for a period of 7 years, from July 2019 to July 2026. The accreditation does not include individual education courses that the Educator Preparation Program offers to P-12 educators for professional development, re-licensure, or other purposes.

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Admission Information

Visit our admissions page for information about transcripts, online application, international admissions and financing.

Admission Deadlines

This certificate has a rolling enrollment process that allows an applicant to start at the beginning of any semester. Please talk with your admissions counselor to obtain more specific dates.

Eligibility

New Students
  • B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum GPA of at least 2.8
Note: Meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.
Returning Students

A returning student is a student who was admitted and enrolled in a program at St. Scholastica but has been absent from the program for at least three continuous semesters, including summer. To return to the same program at St. Scholastica, a returning student must be in good academic standing and must apply for readmission to the College.

Meet Our Faculty

Experienced, Dedicated and Distinguished Educators

Expect to be heard, to be challenged and to be involved. St. Scholastica faculty are world-class scholars and experts in their field who invest in your success. Our values of community, respect, stewardship, hospitality and love of learning reflect our faculty’s commitment to lifting up others and celebrating our common humanity.