Teacher Licensure in Special Education Certificate

Program Coordinator: Stacy L. Weiss (105 Rivers Building; 252-737-2108; weisss@ecu.edu)

The Teacher Licensure in Special Education Certificate is designed to prepare students to apply 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.

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

The certificate requires 18 s.h. as follows:

Required courses:

MATE 3067 - Algebra and Number Foundations or
MATE 3223 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary Grades K-6
READ 4317 - Content and Disciplinary Literacy in the Subject Areas for Grades 6-12 or
READ 4500 - Teaching Literacy in the Elementary Grades
SPED 4004 - Supporting Positive Behavior Across School Environments
SPED 4006 - Strategies and Supports for Students with Disabilities
SPED 4991 - Residency I in Special Education
SPED 4992 - Residency II in Special Education
Or course approved by special education residency program coordinator

Admissions Information

This undergraduate certificate considers both degree-seeking and certificate-seeking students for admissions. To read more about ECU’s Certificate Requirements Policy, go to “Academic Requirements for Degrees, Certificates, and Minors” in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section of this catalog.

If you have questions about this certificate, please reach out to the program coordinator or director.

Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina

The curriculum for all ECU Certificates, Degrees, and Minors 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.