Help address the growing need for special education support services

Throughout the United States, schools are in search of educators who can deliver specialized support to students with diverse learning needs. By earning your Graduate Certificate in Special Education online from Oregon State University, you can be part of the solution. Whether you’re looking to enhance your teaching abilities, move into a specialized role or increase your earning potential, this certificate will empower you to positively influence students’ academic and social-emotional development. 

Build essential skills in inclusive instructional strategies and evidence-based practices, and gain a strong foundation in diverse learning pedagogy, effective transition planning and support for students on the autism spectrum. With online coursework designed to address today’s educational challenges, you’ll be prepared to advocate for and implement effective interventions while collaborating with fellow educators and families. 

Apply your certificate credits toward a master’s degree

Once you complete this special education graduate certificate, you can stack the credits you’ve earned and directly apply them to Oregon State’s online Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education. If you plan to use certificate credits toward a master’s degree, you should discuss transfer credit policies with your graduate program coordinator in advance.

Benefits of learning online with Oregon State

• All classes are developed by Oregon State's world-class faculty, who are renowned for their research, expertise and innovation.
• Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• OSU’s online students receive the same certificate and transcript as on-campus students.

NOTE: The U.S. Department of Education has approved this certificate for federal financial aid eligibility as part of a full degree program, but has not yet approved it as an independent certificate program. Alternate funding sources (e.g., private loans, private funds, scholarships) may be required to cover the costs associated with this program.