Overview

Each strand is relevant for those who work with individuals with disabilities or gifts and talents in a school setting, community setting, day care, or home-based setting. Each of the five strands is comprised of 15-credits that provide a strong knowledge base and pragmatic-practice base. The Graduate Certificate in Special Education is offered at University of Nevada, Las Vegas .

Hours earned for each of the five strands may be applied to a degree programmein special education at the master’s or doctoral degree levels. Hours earned in the master’s or doctorate programmes in special education may not be used toward the certificate. Each certificate strand requires 15 credit hours.

Available Options

Autism Track

Emotional Behavioral Disorders Track

Gifted Track

Intellectual Disabilities Track

Learning Disabilities Track

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Curriculum Development
Parent Involvement
Special and General Education
Creativity in Gifted Education
Medically Related Aspects of Disabilities
Behavior Management

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

15 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university. The student also must complete and submit the Graduate Certificate in Special Education (indicating the strand of study) application through the Graduate College.

This should include a letter indicating the purpose of the study in the certificate strand selected. Accepted students can begin taking courses the term following acceptance.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28895 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28605 USD / year

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In-State

8413 USD / year

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Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 USD / month

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