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Special Education, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Special Education

The online Graduate Certificate in Special Education program is designed to prepare students to support excellent outcomes for people with special needs and their families. Students may pursue certificates in Early Childhood Special Education or Sensory Disabilities. These certificates are not teaching certificates or endorsements, but the credits can be used toward such pursuits.

Total Credits

$357

Cost Per Credit

Online

UNL

More about the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders: The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders (SECD) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with special needs, their families, schools, and communities.

The vision is that every individual with special needs will:

Achieve maximum potential for learning.
Communicate autonomously.
Enjoy optimum health and well-being throughout the lifespan.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, creates opportunities for the state of Nebraska. It ranks consistently in the top tier of national research universities.

Students learn from faculty who create new knowledge, develop one-to-one connections with students and foster a sense of community. UNL is a proud member of the Big Ten Conference, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

Learning at UNL

Educator helps student learn the alphabet

Career Outlook

Special education teachers engage with children and youth that have a wide variety of disabilities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the need for special education teachers will grow by about 8% from 2016-2026. Although most special education teachers work in public schools, some find jobs in the private sector taking care of special needs children in childcare services and other institutions.

Finance Your Education

The University of Nebraska offers some of the most affordable tuition rates in the region, particularly for our online programs. Explore the array of funding options to finance your education in a way that makes sense for you.

Online tuition rates are calculated by credit hour and college offering the course and, because the University of Nebraska is a public institution supported by Nebraska taxpayers, Nebraska residents may receive a lower tuition rate than out-of-state students.

Cost Per Credit
In-State	Out-of-State
$357	$676
Note: Campuses may charge additional fees; see the Paying for School page for more details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We believe cost should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, even for online programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available for many students. Please see the Paying for School page for additional information and links to campus financial aid resources.

Military and Veteran Services

Our programs are an ideal way for military, veterans, and dependents to advance education with military advisers and staff on each campus, flexible deployment and activation policies, and generous acceptance of transfer credits. Visit our Prospective Student page and explore what the University of Nebraska offers.

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