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Special Education (Certificate)

Program Info:
Program Code:     Z905
Degree: Certificate
School:  Education
Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.
General Requirements: Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students) *
Program-Specific Requirements: Letters of Recommendation (2)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) (optional)
CV/Resume
Application Deadlines: June 25, 2025 (Fall 2025 Domestic)
Contact Program: https://education.umd.edu/academics/departments/chse/edsp
Diversity Statement: The Special Education Program is committed to supporting students and ensuring a fear-free, inclusive space where all students can thrive. The department recognizes non-binary gender identifications, as well as the difference between assigned biological sex and gender expression. It encourages students, faculty and staff to share and honor preferred pronouns and names.

*TOEFL scores: the program requires TOEFL scores to be 100 or higher.

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