Careers
This online special education graduate certificate is ideal for current educators, support staff and school professionals who want to specialize in serving diverse learners and advance their careers in meaningful ways. By deepening your knowledge of inclusive practices and special education policy, you'll be well-positioned to pursue roles such as early intervention coordinator, behavioral specialist or special education advocate.
Whether you're working in a classroom, district office or community organization, the skills you gain through this program will help you lead with empathy, advocate for equitable access and become a key resource in supporting students with disabilities and their families.
Job market outlook
Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to special education. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.
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Degree quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 18 quarter credits are equal to 12 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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