Special and Inclusive Education for Young Learners/PK-K Early Childhood Special Education
Graduate Certificate / Teaching Endorsement
The Special and Inclusive Education for Young Learners graduate certificate is designed to provide practicing educators 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.
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
Courses
Our flexible certificate and endorsement courses are offered on-campus during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. To complete the certificate and/or endorsement, students will enroll in the following courses:
- SPIE 6260 Special Education Law and Policy (3)
- SPIE 4150/5150 Introduction to Special Education: Legal, Advocacy, and Assistive Technology Practices and Issues (3)
- SPIE 4151/5151 Educational and Post-School Transition Programming for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
- SPIE 4171/5171 Creating and Sustaining Positive Inclusive Learning Environments (K-12) (3)
- SPIE 4191/5191 Experience in Special & Inclusive Education: Birth - 3 Years (1)
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.
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.