Jubilee Hall
CHDCM@shu.edu
shu.edu/academics/certificate-special-education-transition.html
Program Code: EC_SPCT_NM
The Special Education Transition Certificate will provide the knowledge, skills and competencies required of secondary special educators and guidance counselors to assist youth and young adults as they transition to postsecondary opportunities. The certificate is aligned with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards related to transition. Students may apply the 12 credits toward an M.A. in Special Education.
*Individual courses within the transition sequence may be taken, but the certificate is only available to those completing the four course sequence.
Admissions Details
The Office of Graduate Affairs processes all applications and offers an overview of the application process. Specific details regarding this program's admissions details are outlined below.
Application Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants are required to submit the following materials:
- Online application and application fee
- Resume/Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement (up to 550 words, about two pages)
- Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended
International applicants are welcome. Please review the College's frequently asked admissions questions for supplemental requirements.
Application and Enrollment Dates
The program operates on a rolling admissions schedule where students may begin their studies in either the Fall or Spring semester.
Curriculum Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours, as listed below.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| EDST 7452 | Intro Transition Education I | 3 |
| EDST 7453 | Intro Transition Education II | 3 |
| EDST 7454 | Transition Assessment - Youth | 3 |
| EDST 7455 | Collaborative Transition Model | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
