Special Education: Certification Only

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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

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