Special and Inclusive Education for Young Learners/PK-K Early Childhood Special Education
Graduate Certificate / Teaching Endorsement #262
The Special and Inclusive Education for Young Learners graduate certificate is designed to provide licensed elementary education or early childhood education teachers with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to design and implement inclusive education. This program also fulfills the requirements for Iowa Endorsement #262 - PK-K Early Childhood Special Education. Begin any term.
Complete in two years
Earn 21 credits through five courses and three field experiences.
Delivered online
Utilize Blackboard and Zoom to earn your certificate in a flexible, convenient way.
$366 or $586 per credit
Undergraduate tuition is $366 per credit hour and graduate tuition is $586 per credit. All students pay a $46 technology fee per course.
Transform learning.
- Explore current initiatives and research related to planning and supporting educational (K-12) and post-school transitions for individuals with disabilities.
- Study legislative, executive, and judicial action affecting special education programs for children and youth with disabilities.
- Engage in problem-solving, learn small group, whole class, and school-wide management competencies required to teach and support students with disabilities.
Scholarships Available
UNI's College of Education is offering scholarships to support teachers who are seeking licensure in select endorsement and graduate certificate programs. Whether you’re looking to specialize in a certain subject area, advance your credentials, or expand your teaching practice, the Empower Educators Scholarship is designed to help make your goals more attainable. This dedicated scholarship will offset the cost difference of graduate-level coursework and undergraduate tuition.
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This course sequence assumes students have completed the SPIE 3150 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms (3) course. Additional endorsement courses may be waived based on previously completed coursework.
Ready to earn your certificate? Questions about what courses you may need? Simply fill out our interest form and we'll reach out to you within one business day to help you get started:
- Answer any questions you have about the program
- Confirm your eligibility for the program
- Determine if you have credits or prior experience that can be applied toward the certificate
- Navigate the streamlined application and enrollment process
Already a student at UNI? Current students can add this certificate to their degree program.
Mallory DeSantiago
Student Support Specialist
mallory.desantiago@uni.edu
319-273-2863
Stack your certificate into a master's degree.
Our Special and Inclusive Education for Young Learners program is just the beginning - this graduate certificate can be applied to the Transformative Education Master of Arts in Education degree. After you complete your first certificate, our Student Success Specialist can connect you with two additional certificate programs, allowing you to earn your master's degree in a way that fits your goals and schedule. Contact us to learn more.
Take the next step.
Earning a micro-credential at UNI is an affordable and accelerated way to enhance your skills and career opportunities. We provide a streamlined application and enrollment process. Once you submit the 'Get Started' form, our student success specialist will connect with you to create your plan of study - ensuring you know exactly what courses to take to meet your goals.
Complete our 'Get Started' above and our dedicated support staff will work with you to create a specific plan of study to match your goals.
To pursue the graduate certificate, submit your application and send official transcripts to the UNI Application for Admission.
To pursue only the undergraduate endorsement, complete the enrollment request form each semester. Students admitted to the graduate certificate/endorsement program will also complete this form each semester.
