Special Education: Developmental Disabilities (GC)
Degree
Certificate
Major Credits
10
Total Credits
10
Time to Completion
1-2 Years
Locations
Online
Accreditation
CAEP
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Overview
The Special Education: Developmental Disabilities certificate program is for an individual seeking an initial teaching license, add-on teaching license, or additional knowledge in developmental cognitive disabilities.

Program Highlights
- This certificate is specifically designed to meet MN Board of Teaching (BOT) Licensure Standards.
- A student admitted to this program must work with an advisor to determine the exact number of credits needed to meet MN BOT licensure standards.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
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Additional Requirements for International Applicants
The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Special Education: Developmental Disabilities GC Application Deadlines
U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
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Spring Start | Rolling | September 1 |
Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Contact Us
Contact Special Education: Developmental Disabilities GC Graduate Coordinator Learn more about the College of Education Contact Graduate Studies