The graduate program is fully accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and
offers special education certification at the Master's level.
We are strongly committed to the preparation of highly qualified educators who are not only
skilled practitioners and/or researchers but also are leaders in establishing effective teaching
and learning environments for individuals with disabilities in their school and community.
The philosophy that underlies the program's curriculum and the activities of the program's
faculty include the following:
A person-centered approach
Cross-categorical training
Assessment-based practices
Experiential learning
Innovation in research and practice
Click on the following values that underlie course work, research, and training experiences.
