2012-2013

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Special Education, Graduate Certificate

Department of Educational Specialties

College of Education

Through this graduate certificate program students will learn foundations of education for culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional (CLDE) students, demonstrate best practices in assessment of CLDE students, and apply best practices in teaching methods including inclusive and collaborative strategies for CLDE students with disabilities.

This plan will not be available to new students after Summer 2016

    • Graduate certificate programs require a minimum of 12 credit hours. Many graduate certificate programs require more than 12 credit hours.
    • No more than one 400-level NAU course (3 - 4 units) may be used on a graduate certificate program.
    • No more than twenty-five percent of the units required for the certificate program may be transferred from another university.
    • A 400-level course (undergraduate course) completed at another university is not eligible for transfer credit.
    • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be achieved to obtain a graduate certificate. No more than three units of coursework with a Grade of "C" may be used in a certificate program.
    • A graduate student may pursue a graduate certificate concurrently with a graduate degree. Each graduate degree program must decide which, if any, certificate courses can be counted toward the graduate degree.
    • Students who are admitted to a graduate certificate program will be eligible for the official posting of the graduate certificate to their transcripts when all applicable coursework has been successfully completed and approved by the academic unit and the Graduate College.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 15
Additional Admission Requirements Required

Additional Admission Requirements

  • Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Certificate Requirements
  • The capstone course ESE 698 provides an important linkage between current research and classroom practices in the area of teaching K-12 CLDE students.

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.