Karrin Lukacs, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Bowman Building, Office 120; (540) 545-7282; klukacs@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.