Lincoln,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,894
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) graduate certificate is a 12-credit program offering specialized training for educators working with children from birth to age 5 who have developmental delays. This certificate does not provide ECSE teaching certification. Ideal candidates include current educators seeking professional development and graduate students in child-focused disciplines. Professionals like therapists and psychologists can also benefit by expanding their skills for working with young children and families. Educators pursuing ECSE certification should consult the program advisor for guidance on endorsement pathways.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
One set of transcripts.
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. To be eligible for this program, you must have completed at least one Special Education course, undergraduate or graduate, with a final grade of B or better.
Personal Statement: This statement should include your rationale for pursuing this Graduate Certificate, your interest and specific experiences with individuals in the associated population, and the reasons why you are interested in working with this population. There are no specific length requirements for the personal statement.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Faculty: Identify the faculty member(s) with whom you have discussed or will discuss this program.
GPA of 3.0 or higher (undergraduate and/or graduate)
Completion of at least one course in special education with a grade of B or better
Previous experience working in schools or community settings with young children or students with disabilities of any age (preferred) Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. To be eligible for this program, you must have completed at least one Special Education course, undergraduate or graduate, with a final grade of B or better.
Personal Statement: This statement should include your rationale for pursuing this Graduate Certificate, your interest and specific experiences with individuals in the associated population, and the reasons why you are interested in working with this population. There are no specific length requirements for the personal statement.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Faculty: Identify the faculty member(s) with whom you have discussed or will discuss this program.
GPA of 3.0 or higher (undergraduate and/or graduate)
Completion of at least one course in special education with a grade of B or better
Previous experience working in schools or community settings with young children or students with disabilities of any age (preferred) Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
Tuition
USD
9,894