Special Education Director Certificate

Program Description

A 15 credit hour Missouri State University Special Education Director Graduate Certificate is available to post-master’s individuals or as an added component of the Master’s degree in Educational Administration (Elementary or Secondary Principal). The certificate is also offered to students who have completed an Educational Specialist in Educational Administration (Elementary, Secondary or Superintendent). The Graduate Certificate provides students with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification as a Special Education Director (K-12) while acquiring advanced knowledge and skills in the fields of educational administration and special education. Course work is designed to reflect State and National standards with demonstrated mastery of competencies through research-based projects.

Admission Criteria

To be considered for the program, a student must submit a Graduate Application. A student must also have a Master’s or Specialist degree in Educational Administration. Candidates must submit a written “Statement of Purpose” containing long-term goals of leadership; a professional reference from an immediate supervisor regarding performance; and a copy of appropriate teacher certificate of eligibility for certification by a state agency as a K-12 building - or district level- administrator; documentation of 3.5 GPA in graduate degree program. Candidates will also be required to complete an individual interview with the advisor prior to admission.