Special Education Certification Online from Alvernia University

Special Education Certification

Address:

N/A

More Info

Program Information

Degrees Offered:

Special Education Certification

Format: Online

Program Description:

The fully online Special Education Certificate from Alvernia University is ideal for you if you wish to advance your teaching career and work with diverse learning populations. Alvernia’s Special Education Certificate is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Prior to enrollment in the special education certification, you must provide verification of a valid Pennsylvania Instructional I or II Teaching Certification.

Throughout the special education certification program, your coursework will focus on young students with special needs such as learning disabilities, social/emotional disorders and autism. The certification program also includes coursework in technology, literacy and teaching strategies and methods for the instruction of students. Working one-on-one with experienced faculty, you will learn how to better assist students with special needs as you improve your marketability as a special education teacher.

Because of Alvernia University’s generous transfer credit policy and 7-week course offerings, you could complete your special education certificate in just 18 months or less. Adding the online special education certificate to your existing qualifications will bolster your potential. In addition to teaching special education full time, you might seek a career as a special education paraprofessional or early intervention specialist.

Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Facts & Figures

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 1,000-2,999

More Info

The sources for school statistics and data is the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System unless otherwise noted.

Disclosure: EducationDynamics receives compensation for many of the featured schools on our websites (see “Sponsored School(s)” or “Sponsored Listings” or “Sponsored Results” or “Featured Graduate School(s)”. So what does this mean for you? Compensation may impact where the Sponsored Schools appear on our websites, including whether they appear as a match through our education matching services tool, the order in which they appear in a listing, and/or their ranking. Our websites do not provide, nor are they intended to provide, a comprehensive list of all schools (a) in the United States (b) located in a specific geographic area or (c) that offer a particular program of study. By providing information or agreeing to be contacted by a Sponsored School, you are in no way obligated to apply to or enroll with the school.

This is an offer for educational opportunities, not an offer for nor a guarantee of employment. Students should consult with a representative from the school they select to learn more about career opportunities in that field. Program outcomes vary according to each institution’s specific program curriculum. Specific School Disclosures. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. The information on this page is for informational and research purposes only and is not an assurance of financial aid.