Special Education Administrator Certificate Program

Prerequisites for this certificate include:

1. A professional certificate of license to teach in an area of special education or student services;
2. A minimum of two (2) years special education or student services teaching experience approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
3. All required professional education coursework must be completed with no grade lower than a “C”.
4. Completion of a course in Psychology and/or Education of the Exceptional Child;
5. Completion of a master’s degree in educational leadership from a college/university meeting approval of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;

Course Requirements

Required Courses

EDCI 62652	Psych-Education Measurement	3
EDCI 62643	Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities	3
EDCI 62504	Creating Inclusive Classrooms	3
EDCI 62621	Administration of Special Education	3
EDCI 62622	Internship in Special Education Administration	2 to 4