Adolescent Education: Dual Certification

Candidates seeking recommendation for adolescent certification may also wish to add special education certification. This will allow candidates to earn dual certification in their content area as well as in special education. They can then serve as special education teachers providing the needed services to children with disabilities in their own 7-12 classroom.

In addition to all above requirements for the 7-12 content area program they desire, candidates must also have 6 hours in each of the four content areas (English, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics). Candidates must also successfully complete an additional special education course (EDU 373) and a Special Education Field Period (EDU 392).This will require additional planning and advisement to ensure these requirements are met.