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Graduate Certificate in Special Education: K-12 Teachers of Students with Disabilities

USA

What will I learn?

Wilmington University’s focused graduate certificate in special education enables educators to work in K-12 classrooms that include students with disabilities. You’ll learn instructional strategies that will help meet the varying needs of your students.

Targeted Courses Led by Experienced Educators

Under the direction of engaged, experienced special educators, you will learn techniques that will help you differentiate instruction for students with varied disabilities, collaborate with parents, and Individualized Education Plan (IEP)/504 teams.

Enhanced Career Opportunity

Employers appreciate teachers who bring real-world experiences and broad knowledge to the classroom, so whether considering a first-time teaching career or choosing a different teaching focus, earning a special education certificate can lead to meaningful careers.

Recognized Graduates

Our education programs prepare you to design learning experiences that account for individual differences and ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment. As a result of that preparedness, many of our graduates have been recognized for excellence in teaching.

Careers Related to the Special Education Certificate

Special Education Teachers
Teachers
Teacher Assistants
Tutors

Which department am I in?

College of Education & Liberal Arts

Study options

Full Time (15 Hours)

Tuition fees
$8,055.00 (6,79,632) per year
USD $537 Per 1 Credit Hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected November 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Dover Campus

3282 N. DuPont Hwy Bldg. A,

DOVER,

Delaware,

19901, United States

Full Time (15 Hours)

Tuition fees
$8,055.00 (6,79,632) per year
USD $537 Per 1 Credit Hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected November 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Georgetown Campus

21225 College Drive,

GEORGETOWN,

Delaware,

19947, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applicants to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for coursework completed during the most recent two years of the applicant’s general education, whether secondary or post-secondary, OR approval from the Program Chair.

Minimum Test Scores Required:

TOEFL iBT: 46

TOEFL Essentials: 5.5

IELTS Academic: 5.5

PTE Academic: 46

Duo Lingo Overall: 75

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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