Admission Requirements
The Director of Special Education license program will consider applicants who:
- Meet the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School.
- Submit an official transcript (U.S. schools) or NACES or AICE evaluation (international schools) showing an earned master’s or higher degree from an institutionally accredited (or internationally recognized as equivalent) institution. Upon program director approval, applicants may be considered for regular admission who have significant progress towards a master's degree but have not yet completed it.
- Have earned a graduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Submit two professional Admission References.
- Submit a written Statement of Purpose.
- Interview with the program director upon invitation.
Students who have not achieved the minimum GPA, grade standards, or other assessment criteria may still apply to be considered for provisional acceptance. See Admission Categories.
License Requirements
Director of Special Education License
The required curriculum for the Director of Special Education License comprises a 34 semester credit sequence of courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 800 | Leadership & Theory Foundations | 4 |
| EDUC 810 | Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment | 4 |
| EDUC 825 | Leadership for Inclusive Learning Environments | 4 |
| EDUC 830 | Administration of Essential Educational Programs | 4 |
| EDUC 840 | Operations and Personnel Administration | 4 |
| EDUC 860 | Legal Issues in School Administration | 4 |
| EDUC 865 | Resource Management | 4 |
| EDUC 868 | Director of Special Education | 4 |
| EDUC 889 | Director of Special Education Internship | 2 |
| Total Credits | 34 | |