Graduate Certificate in Special Education at Carlow University

The University offers a master of science (MS) in career and technical education.

As an interdisciplinary field of study, the Educational Technology Program prepares students to systematically design and develop instruction with optimal use of technology, and to implement, manage, and evaluate the total process of teaching and learning in a variety of settings including kindergarten-12 schools, universities, government, business/industry, and the military to bring the most effective, efficient, and appealing instruction to various teaching and training settings.

This master’s degree program is designed for students desiring preparation for positions in Mild Intervention - Exceptional Needs. This is not an advanced special education degree for students currently holding a special education license.  The area of licensure will be mild interventions.  This graduate program offers two tracks.

Track one is for students seeking a mild intervention licensure as an add-on to an existing teaching license.  A student may add a special education teaching license to an existing teaching license by completing the 24 credits of required course work as prescribed below, excluding any prerequisites needed. A student will be recommended for licensure only at the development level of their existing license.

Track two is for students seeking their first-time teaching license.  Students in this track have an undergraduate degree (B.S. or B.A.) but do not have a teaching license.  Students in this track must complete all coursework and a student teaching experience.  A student will be recommended for licensure only at the development level of their field experiences and student teaching experiences.