Foundations of Inclusion and Special Education – Online Graduate Microcredential

Support every student’s learning potential

As classrooms grow more diverse, educators need the knowledge and tools to create inclusive environments where every student can thrive. And no matter where you’re at in your career, earning Oregon State University’s online microcredential in foundations of inclusion and special education will enhance your classroom impact and ability to create more student-centered learning spaces. 

Learn how to identify diverse student needs and apply inclusive strategies to support all learners — all while working toward higher earning potential and specialized roles. Rooted in equity and student-centered approaches, this graduate-level microcredential emphasizes inclusive instructional practices, the foundations of special education law, and effective strategies for collaborating with families and specialists.

Coursework

Required courses (8 credits)

• ED 548 – Teaching Inclusive Classrooms (2)
• ED 553 – Collaboration in Special Education (3)
• ED 578 – Special Education Law Rights and Regulations (3)

Skills

The in-demand skills you’ll develop as a student in this microcredential will give you what you need to stand out and level up in your career.

• Collaborative strategies
• Special education law and advocacy
• Inclusive and equitable practices
• Universal design for learning
• Student-centered approaches

Start working toward a master’s degree

Once you complete a microcredential in foundations of inclusion and special education, you can apply the credits you earn directly toward Oregon State's online Master's in special education degree. 

Specifically, up to 22 graduate credits may be transferred toward a 45-credit master's degree. 

If you plan to apply these credits toward either program, we encourage you to first contact the program to learn about the requirements. Please note that acceptance into a microcredential does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program.