Advanced Certificate in Special Education (EC-12)
The special education certificate program is designed with three options available to the candidate:
1. Texas-certified teachers can fulfill requirements leading to special education certification through the prescribed courses and by taking the state certification exam.
2. Degree-seeking students can apply the courses to the following degree tracks: MED in Special Education, MED in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Specialization
3. Texas-certified teachers may fulfill the requirements for the specialization of teaching children with learning differences in inclusion settings without seeking special education certification.
The special education courses provide academic and professional training for candidates seeking one of these three options. To be considered a highly-qualified special education teacher, one must possess a content area certification: EC-6, English language arts, reading, math, science, or history, and special education certification.
Once admitted to the University, students seeking Texas certification need to complete the criteria to become officially accepted and admitted to the Dorothy M. Bush College of Education Educator Preparation Program (EPP). Prior to applying to the Educator Preparation Program, a degree plan must be selected by the candidate and a College of Education program director/advisor. The College of Education faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you achieve academic success and assisting you in achieving your educational goals.
Intakes
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- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Dallas Baptist University offers potential job opportunities primarily through their university's employment webpage, where they post openings for various positions including faculty, staff, and administrative roles. You can find more information about specific openings and departments by visiting their official website and navigating to their employment or human resources section.
Here's how to explore job opportunities at Dallas Baptist University:
1. Visit the official website:
Go to the Dallas Baptist University website to begin your search for available positions.
2. Find the employment section:
Look for a link or section labeled "Employment," "Careers," or "Human Resources" on their website.
3. Browse openings:
This section will typically list current job openings within the university, which may include academic, administrative, and staff positions.
4. Review position details:
Click on the positions that interest you to view detailed job descriptions, required qualifications, and application instructions.
Remember that the job market is dynamic, so checking the website regularly for new opportunities will be beneficial.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
DBU will consider the three-year bachelor's degree as sufficient to meet the undergraduate degree requirement needed for application to Graduate Programs
TOEFL = 79 (internet or paper)
IELTS (Academic) = Overall Band: 6.0
PTE (Academic) = 53
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
20715 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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