Special Education (Certificate): Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
The Special Education MTSS Online Certificate is a series of four (4) online courses designed to prepare individuals with necessary knowledge and skills related to policies and practices to support the implementation of MTSS. Course content provides enrollees with evidence-based practices and knowledge of tiered intervention services in the context of preparing effective teachers, administrators, and allied professionals who work at the local education agency or state education agency levels. The program is a portal through which participants may ultimately pursue a Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), and/or licensure in special education.
The four online courses in the GCSE:MTSS represent 12 credit hours of graduate-level coursework. No transfer credits from other institutions are allowed to substitute for any of the four courses in this program. All courses must be completed at NC State.
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Eligibility
Program applicants must submit:
- a resume that identifies educational preparation and professional employment and experiences;
- a statement of professional goals indicating how this program will enhance job performance or career development;
- a projected semester timeline for completing program requirements;
- an official academic transcript from each undergraduate institution that is listed on the application. The official transcript from an institution where an undergraduate degree was earned must include the name of the degree, the area of study, and the year of award. International transcripts must meet the requirements of the Graduate School for translation equivalency.
Applicant Information
- Delivery Method: On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
- Entrance Exam: None
- Interview Required: Interviews of applicants may be required prior to an admission decision. These interviews may be conducted in person, via telephone, via online teleconferencing, etc., as appropriate.
Application Deadlines
- Fall: June 15
- Summer 1 or 2: May 1
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 | ||
| Education of Children with Exceptionalities | |||
| Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis & Positive Behavior Intervention and Support in Schools | |||
| Elective Course | 3 | ||
| Intervention for Behavior Problems of Students with Disabilities | |||
or ECI 576 | Teaching Functional and Life Skills to Students with Disabilities | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | ||