Special Education Microcredential

This microcredential equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate mastery of core special education concepts. Through the sequence of courses, students will learn how to understand and support diverse learners, apply research-based interventions, interpret and use assessment data, and navigate federal and state special education laws and procedures.

Courses will be available both face-to-face and online.

Required Courses

15 credit hours

EDSP 303 Introduction to Special Education (3)
EDSP 318 Assessments in Special Education (3)
EDSP 326 Development of Communication Systems (3)
EDSP 365 Understanding Difficult Behavior (3)
EDSP 370 Planning and Implementation of Individualized Plans for Special Education (3)

Microcredential Note

The courses must be taken at Concord University to earn the microcredential. Students must earn a grade of B or above (A or B) in the required classes to obtain the microcredential.