Special Education Alternative Certification (SEACT) Option
Achieve certification and more
The SEACT option will give you initial teacher certification in mild to moderate disabilities.
At the same time, you can obtain a master's degree in special education.
Make your experience count: SEACT students participate in the Pathways for Paras Program.
Make your experience count: SEACT students participate in the Pathways for Paras Program.
Why choose the special education alternative certification (SEACT) option?
- Earn a master's degree and initial teacher certification in special education.
- Your classes are online, mostly in asynchronous format (as-you-go learning).
- Learn as you work. This flexible program allows you to keep your current job while you do student teaching.
- Upon admission into the program, you can apply for a provisional teaching certificate and teach as a special education teacher in a certified K-12 school for students with mild to moderate disabilities. This is also possible for students who work as a para-educator in an accredited K-12 school working with students with mild to moderate disabilities.
- Expectations are high for SEACT students. However, the competency based course work is highly structured with significant advisor and faculty support.
Already have your teacher certification? Try our other options
The SEACT option is designed for students who do not already have initial teacher certification.
If you already have initial teacher certification and would like a graduate degree in special education, please explore our other option areas.
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