Supporting materials for the certification-only program should be sent to:
Special Education Coordinator
Education-Morrill Hall
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824
Students who already possess a Master's degree in Education or a related field may choose to complete the New Hampshire Department of Education approved Alternative One Certification-Only option. Applicants who do not possess a Master's degree or who are not concurrently enrolled in a Master's degree program will not be considered for the certification-only options.
On receipt of a complete application, faculty will call to arrange for an interview. Applications for the Master's degree and certification-only are accepted in the fall (November 1) and spring (February 1).
The following certification-only options are offered:
General Special Education
You must have a master’s degree or be concurrently enrolled in a master’s degree program to be considered for certification only in general special education.
Required Courses
| Subject | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC | 850 | Introduction to Exceptionality | 4 |
| EDUC | 851A or B | Teaching Exceptional Learners | 4 |
| EDUC | 856 | Supporting Families of Individuals with Exceptionalities | 4 |
| EDUC | 900/901C | Internship and Seminar in Special Educaiton | 12 |
| EDUC | 939/940 | Assessing and Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties | 8 |
Reading methods coursework
Mathematics methods coursework
Special Education Administration
You must have a master’s degree and certification in general special education or be concurrently enrolled in a master’s degree program leading to general special education certification to be considered for certification only in this program.
Required Courses
| Subject | Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC | 850 | Introduction to Exceptionality | 4 |
| EDUC | 856 | Supporting Families of Individuals with Exceptionalities | 4 |
| EDUC | 939/940 | Assessing and Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties | 8 |
| EDUC | 938 | Advanced Seminar in Special Education | 4 |
| EDUC | 951 | Laws and Regulations in Special Education | 4 |
| EDUC | 956 | Learning to Listen: Developing Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with Challenging Behaviors | 4 |
| EDUC | 961 | Public School Administration | 4 |
| EDUC | 962 | Educational Finance and Business Management | 4 |
| EDUC | 964 | Human Resources in Education | 4 |
| EDUC | 974 | Administrative Internship | 4 |