Wilmington University’s focused graduate certificate in special education enables educators to work in diverse educational environments. You’ll gain the theoretical education and practical skills necessary to develop strength-based, inclusive learning environments for learners with a wide range of abilities and serve as an advocate.
Under the direction of engaged, experienced special educators, you will learn techniques that will help you differentiate instruction for students with varied disabilities, collaborate with parents and professionals, and gain an understanding of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Employers appreciate teachers who bring real-world experiences and broad knowledge to the classroom, so whether considering a first-time teaching career or choosing a different teaching focus, earning a special education certificate can lead to meaningful careers.
More than 3,500 current Delaware teachers have graduated from Wilmington University, including 12 of the last 16 Delaware Teachers of the Year. We’re proud to be the choice of so many local education leaders.
Earn this Dual-Credit Certificate and apply the credits to a related WilmU degree program! Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE lets you earn multiple credentials simultaneously — accelerating your education goals and making your credits even more valuable. Learn more about WilmU's Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™.
Wilmington University certificate programs teach you the subject-specific knowledge you need to advance in your career or to simply explore a new field. Build skills that can give you greater opportunities in your evolving field today. Many WilmU certificate programs can be completed online or at several of our face-to-face locations!