Graduate Certificate in Special Education (K-12): General Curriculum

Program Overview

The Special Education (K-12): General Curriculum graduate certificate is a 21 credit hour graduate level program that meets the requirements for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Standard Professional I initial teaching license. The General Curriculum is for those who have a desire to work with students who have mild intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and/or emotional/behavioral disorders.

Who would benefit from this program?

• The program is designed for current (Residency Teachers) and aspiring special education teachers who hold a Bachelor’s degree and are interested in obtaining a North Carolina teaching license.
• The curriculum also supports residency teachers in North Carolina school districts who must enroll in a teacher preparation program while teaching.

What can I expect to learn in this program?

• Teachers licensed in the General Curriculum teach students who have mild intellectual disability, learning disabilities, and/or emotional/behavioral disorders