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.