Program Overview
The Advanced Certificate: Inclusive and Special Education at State University of New York Potsdam is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Certificate: Inclusive and Special Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Potsdam, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Certificate: Inclusive and Special Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Characteristics of Learners with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Collaborative Consultation with Professionals and Parents
- Diversity and Advocacy of Education (online)
- Diagnosis and Assessment of Educational Disabilities
- Behavior Management for the Special Educator
- Strategies for Teaching Elementary Students with Learning/Behavioral Disabilities
- Strategies for Teaching Secondary Students with Learning/Behavioral Disabilities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- The applicant must have evidence of an earned masters degree in education from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 3.0
- Submission of the graduate application (Online Application)
- Submission of a typed\xc2\xa0Letter of Intent\xc2\xa0written by the applicant and expressing the applicant\'s professional goals as relevant to the program
- Submission of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, even if a degree was not earned. Official transcripts are forwarded directly from the Registrar\'s Office of the institution to the Center for Graduate Studies. T
- Submission of a non-refundable $50 (U.S. funds) application processing fee\xc2\xa0
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact State University of New York Potsdam directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About State University of New York Potsdam
State University of New York Potsdam
New York, United States
The State University of New York at Potsdam is a public college in Potsdam, New York, United States. Founded in 1816, it is the northernmost member of the State University of New York (SUNY)...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-05-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months