Early Childhood Special Education, Graduate Certificate

Available: On Campus and Online

The Early Childhood Special Education certificate combines early childhood education and special education courses to provide additional training for individuals who teach or work with children with special needs.

This certificate has been approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Board and is awarded by Sam Houston State University.

Most of the courses in the program are online.  Occasionally, a face-to-face course may be offered at The Woodlands Center.

This Graduate Certificate is eligible to receive Title IV funding – Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Graduate PLUS loans by request. To be considered for aid, students need to submit a FAFSA.

NOTE: This program does not provide for Teacher Certification through the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.

Program Breakdown

Brief breakdown of the type, or types, of degree available, their length, available enrollment, and estimated cost.
Category Certificate Summary
Catalog Entry Graduate Certificate
Length 15 Credit Hours
Enrollment Fall, Spring, Summer
Costs Rates Per Semester
Admission Requirements Application Materials

Application Deadlines

This progam follows SHSU University Admission Deadlines.

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