Online Graduate Certificate – Special Education
Enrich your teaching career and grow your impact on the success of exceptional students in P-12 learning environments.
Program Overview
Explore the EWU online Graduate Certificate – Special Education program benefits
Poise yourself to meet the demand for more qualified teachers who can provide inclusive education for learners with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities in the online Graduate Certificate – Special Education program from Eastern Washington University.
The rigorous curriculum for this special education certificate online program is aligned with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards. You will complete internship and portfolio courses designed to develop your expertise in the practical application of evidence-based strategies that support positive learning outcomes for special education students in P-12 school settings.
With convenient, 100 percent online coursework led by experienced faculty who are dedicated to academic excellence, EWU gives you the flexibility to earn your add-on certificate in special education in as few as eight months.
The Eastern Washington University School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
In this online special education program, you will learn to:
- demonstrate mastery of the issues and challenges in special education;
- collaborate with teachers, families and staff in delivery of special education services to students;
- apply learnings and knowledge to the development and execution of special education planning for students.
- demonstrate mastery of the issues and challenges in special education;
- collaborate with teachers, families and staff in delivery of special education services to students;
- apply learnings and knowledge to the development and execution of special education planning for students.
Also available online:
If you are interested in pursuing your master’s degree, completed courses in this certificate program can help you earn your online Master of Education – Special Education from EWU.
The School of Education programs are approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).
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Tuition
This online certificate from EWU is more affordable than you might expect
This online Graduate Certificate – Special Education program features pay-by-the-course tuition, with the same rate for all in-state and out-of-state students.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate – Special Education | $325 | $1,300 | $11,050* |
Application Fee: $75
*Tuition and fees subject to change. Total program cost does not include foundation courses. If foundation courses are required, the cost will be added to the total program cost.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Take note of important program milestones
The online Graduate Certificate – Special Education program is designed to be flexible for working professionals, with six-week courses and seven start dates a year. View the full calendar for upcoming start dates and deadlines for registration, required documents, and tuition payment.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 11/4/24 | 10/21/24 | 10/30/24 | 11/2/24 |
| Winter I | 12/30/24 | 12/16/24 | 12/24/24 | 12/28/24 |
| Winter II | 2/10/25 | 1/27/25 | 2/5/25 | 2/8/25 |
| Spring I | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/26/25 | 3/29/25 |
| Spring II | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/10/25 |
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Admissions
Find out how to apply
We’ve streamlined the online Graduate Certificate – Special Education admissions process to help you get started quickly and easily.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Teacher certification
Online Graduate Certificate – Special Education Admission Requirements
- Teaching certificate required
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter or 60 semester-graded postsecondary credit hours**
- Official transcript from the college/university where degree was earned
- Professional resume
Document Submission Information
Order your official, electronic transcripts from the degree-granting institution where you earned your highest degree (bachelor’s or master’s) and have them sent to Eastern Washington University.
- Most EWU graduate programs only require one transcript. Please submit a transcript from your degree-granting institution. This transcript should include the final two years of your degree completion. If it does not, please submit transcripts to cover your final two years of earned credits.
- Please note that transcripts ordered by main may take 4-6 weeks to arrive.
If you are ordering a mailed paper transcript, please have it sent to:
Eastern Washington University
Showalter Hall 206
Cheney, WA 99004
Have a question? Call us at 800-826-3411.
**We encourage you to apply if your GPA is lower than a 3.0 and you have at least 3 years of professional work experience. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 are considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact an Enrollment Services representative at 800-826-3411 for more information.
This offering is available as an endorsement program for those teachers who hold or who have held an initial, residency, continuing or professional teaching certificate in the state of Washington. If you do not hold a teaching certificate in Washington or do not hold a teaching certificate at all, you are still encouraged to apply.
Please note however that this will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington. Additionally, this program may satisfy the requirements for states other than Washington. Please check with your applicable licensing board to determine whether this program satisfies the requirements for licensure in the state in which you reside. For current contact information for applicable licensing boards, please refer to our State Authorization page. For information on certification in the state of Washington, contact Christi Wavada at [email protected].
Please note, however, that this will not lead to a teaching certificate in Washington. If you are looking for an initial teaching certificate, please visit the School of Education’s webpage.
Courses
Discover more about our online Graduate Certificate – Special Education coursework
In order to earn the EWU online Graduate Certificate – Special Education, you must complete ten courses for a total of 34 credit hours.
