Special Education (Z905)

Graduate Certificate Program
College: Education

Abstract

The Certificate of Advanced Study in Special Education is available to students who wish to take graduate courses beyond the master's degree. The minimum number of graduate hours is 60 (of which no more than 30 credits can be applied from another institution). The core of the program consists of special education courses in addition to other coursework within the university as approved by the student's adviser and the special education graduate faculty. The College of Education awards the certificate.    http://www.education.umd.edu/CHSE/academics/degree_programs/agsEDSP.html

Contact

Carol Scott
Coordinator

Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education
3115 Benjamin Building
3942 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone301.405.8384
Fax301.405.9995
Email: cscott18@umd.edu

Website:  http://www.education.umd.edu

Courses:  EDSP

General Requirements

Program-Specific Requirements

  • Letters of Recommendation (2)
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) (optional)
  • CV/Resume

Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website.

Application Deadlines

Type of Applicant Fall Deadline
Domestic Applicants
US Citizens and Permanent Residents June 25, 2025
International Applicants
F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants N/A

Other Deadlines: Please visit the program website at http://www.education.umd.edu

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