The Certificate in Special Education program is designed to assist educators in meeting professional goals. The courses included in the certificate provide educators with a range of essential knowledge and skills to support students with disabilities in a variety of settings, and for professionals in a variety of roles. There is a focus on high leverage practices designed to support students with disabilities.

Completion of this certificate requires five (5) UMF courses:

• SED 503 Preparing Students for the Future: Transition Programming, Self-determination and Advocacy
• SED 506 Assessment in Special Education
• SED 507 Curriculum and Instructional Programming for Students With Disabilities
• SED 518 Special Education Law

and one of the following courses

• SED 508 Classroom and Behavior Management of Students with Disabilities
• SED 529 Individualized Positive Behavior Supports

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Enroll in the Certificate in Special Education Secondary program

Enroll now into the Certificate in Special Education Secondary. All courses are offered with 100% online options.

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Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
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Farmington, Maine 04938
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Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
111 South Street
Farmington, Maine 04938