Diane D. Painter, Visiting Associate Professor
Bowman Building, Room 120 (540) 545-7282, dpainter@su.edu

The Professional Studies Certificate program for Special Education Middle 6-8 is designed to serve candidates who hold an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and hold a license issued by the Virginia Board of Education with an endorsement in middle education (Middle Education 6-8 English, Middle Education 6-8 History and Social Sciences, Middle Education 6-8 Mathematics, or Middle Education-Sciences to obtain add-on Virginia Teacher Licensure in special education. This certificate includes the use of the newest instructional techniques, experiential learning and exposure to information related to classroom management, and instructional strategies for delivery to a Middle 6-8 school population. Candidates completing the requirements for this program will meet the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Licensure Regulations for School Personnel.