Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Teacher Licensure in Special Education: Advanced Certificate


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Program Coordinator: Sandra Warren (107-A Rivers Building; 252-328-2699; warrens@ecu.edu)

The Teacher Licensure in Special Education: Advanced Certificate is designed to prepare students to apply theory, research, and knowledge gained in special education, reading, and mathematics to teach K-12 students with disabilities. Students who successfully complete the program will have completed the coursework licensure requirements and will be prepared to complete their state licensure exams in special education, general curriculum or special education, adapted curriculum. Up to 9 credit hours of the certificate can be applied to the MAEd in special education.

The certificate is open only to residency special education teacher candidates. 

The certificate requires 18 s.h. as follows:

Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina


The curriculum for all ECU Certificates, Degrees, and other Graduate Programs  have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for licensure/certification exams in North Carolina. The various licensure boards in each state are responsible for setting requirements for licensure/certification in their state. Other states have their own requirements, and you’ll want to make sure your program meets criteria in your home state (or state where you intend to work) before you apply.

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