Graduate Certificate in Special Education: Early Childhood Exceptional Children: Fees & Entry Requirements at Wilmington University, USA

Graduate Certificate in Special Education: Early Childhood Exceptional Children

USA

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What will I learn?

Wilmington University’s focused graduate certificate in special education enables educators to work in diverse educational environments. You’ll gain the theoretical education and practical skills necessary to develop strength-based, inclusive learning environments for learners with a wide range of abilities and serve as an advocate.

Targeted Courses Led by Experienced Educators

Under the direction of engaged, experienced special educators, you will learn techniques that will help you differentiate instruction for students with varied disabilities, collaborate with parents and professionals, and gain an understanding of culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Enhanced Career Opportunity

Employers appreciate teachers who bring real-world experiences and broad knowledge to the classroom, so whether considering a first-time teaching career or choosing a different teaching focus, earning a special education certificate can lead to meaningful careers.

The Choice of Top Educators

More than 3,500 current Delaware teachers have graduated from Wilmington University, including 12 of the last 16 Delaware Teachers of the Year. We’re proud to be the choice of so many local education leaders.

Which department am I in?

College of Education & Liberal Arts

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$11,178.00 (9,43,132) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Dover Campus

3282 N. DuPont Hwy Bldg. A,

Dover,

Delaware,

19901, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applicants to have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for coursework completed during the most recent two years of the applicants general education, whether secondary or post-secondary, OR approval from the Program Chair.

Minimum Test Scores Required:

TOEFL iBT: 46

TOEFL Essentials: 5.5

IELTS Academic: 5.5

PTE Academic: 46

Duo Lingo Overall: 75

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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