

Spark change with an online secondary teaching certificate in special education.
Be confident that you’re setting every student up for success in the classroom. With our Online Post-Professional Certificate in Special Education (6-12),* you will develop the experience needed to educate students with disabilities and promote successful outcomes after graduation. At William & Mary, you’ll better understand instructional design and methods, assessment practices as well as classroom management.
Gain the tools to navigate the unique challenges special education teachers navigate every day. Through coursework, you will build a foundation in:
- Individualized planning
- Collecting and using assessment practices to create change
- Reading and language education
- Teaching mathematics
- Behavior management
About the Certificate
- Classes Begin Spring 2022
- 15 Credit Hours
- 100% Online
- Professional License Required
- Complete in as Few as 10 Months
- View Application Requirements
Help build stronger futures.
Secondary educators specializing in special education are critical for student success. With our online secondary teaching certificate, you will learn from faculty dedicated to instruction and research—while still keeping your full-time career.
Through this program, you can earn an additional endorsement in Special Education General Curriculum Secondary Education 6–12 from the Virginia Department of Education. Our certificate provides the necessary coursework to earn this add-on endorsement in the state, but you must already be a Virginia licensed teacher with an endorsement in English, history and social sciences, mathematics, biology, chemistry, Earth science, or physics.** Students interested in pursuing an add-on endorsement may need to complete a practicum. Please connect with an advisor for more information.
Specialization Courses (3 Credit Hours Each)
To earn a standalone Online Special Education (6-12) Certificate, you will need to complete the following 15 credit hours.
To earn a Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Special Education 6-12, you must complete the following 5 courses and an additional 15 credit hours in core curriculum courses.
All online students will be required to complete a 0-hour orientation course to familiarize themselves with the online learning environment.
CRIN X33: Assessment and Instruction in Math for Students with Disabilities
CRIN X51: Language Development and Reading Instruction for Exceptional Students
CRIN X52: Instructional Design/Methods for Students with Disabilities in the General Curriculum
CRIN X56: Classroom Management and Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with Disabilities
CRIN X83: Individualized Education Program Transition Planning & Services
*Certificate courses begin Spring 2022. Pending SCHEV approval
**Students are responsible for confirming the Online Post-Professional Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction will meet the requirements to earn an endorsement in their state or region. If you plan to obtain a license or certification in a state other than Virginia or a U.S. territory after completion of your program, it is highly recommended you first seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency before beginning the academic program to ensure you can obtain a license of certification in your home state or territory. This website provides resources for licensure and certification boards outside of Virginia: nc-sara.org/professional-licensure-directory
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