Non-Degree Seeking (NDS): Special Education Boot Camp Pathway
Non-Degree Seeking (NDS): Special Education Boot Camp Pathway (087B) [Program of Study]
The Non-Degree Seeking: Special Education Boot Camp Pathway is a 9-hour/rotation pathway, delivered in a fully online format. This pathway does not lead to a degree or certificate. For tuition and fee information, please visit the Office of the Bursar.
- This is a Non-Degree Seeking Pathway which DOES NOT qualify for Financial Aid
Students will complete three graduate classes (9 credit hours) and then apply with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) for Provisional Certification.
In order to complete this pathway option, a student must:
- Have earned any four-year degree from an Institution of Higher Education holding Regional Accreditation.
- Have a Grade Point Average of 2.75 or higher from a previous degree program.
- Have a recommendation from a representative at a school district or Institution of Higher Education.
- Pass a National Background Check.
- Commit to complete a master’s degree or certification in special education.
- Commit to remain with a district for at least three years after earning standard certification in special education.
- This pathway does not guarantee certification. Please refer to the certification laws of your state.
If securing the Provisional Certification through ECU, please email the director of Special Education for specific details. ECU’s program consists of the aforementioned process plus the following steps to move the provisional certificate to a standard certificate.
For additional information and current Programs of Study, please visit the Academic Catalog and Graduate Handbook.