Minors and certifications
As a student in Mary Lou Fulton College, you can expand your degree by adding a minor or certificate. These options allow you to deepen your knowledge, gain practical skills and explore specialized areas of study. By customizing your academic experience, you can broaden your career opportunities and strengthen your ability to support diverse learners and communities.
Coursework is grounded in evidence-based practices, giving you the tools to understand development, address behavioral challenges and create inclusive learning environments across a range of settings.
Select programs offer coursework aligned with industry standards and may support eligibility for additional credentials or dual certification, helping you expand your professional qualifications.
You can build specialized knowledge in areas such as behavior analysis or supporting young children and birth-12th grade students with diverse learning needs, preparing you for impactful roles in schools and beyond.
Courses are delivered in flexible formats, allowing you to balance your studies while engaging with faculty and peers through interactive and collaborative experiences.
Through applied learning and skill development, you’ll be prepared to design instruction, support families, and implement strategies that improve outcomes for individuals and communities.
Erika Flores,
Clinical Associate Professor
“Pairing a minor or certificate with your Mild/Moderate Special Education degree and certification enhances both your expertise and your impact. It allows you to build targeted, specialized skills that complement your core training and distinguish you in the field. These programs provide practical, research-based strategies you can immediately apply in real-world settings — whether you’re supporting diverse learners, collaborating with families, or addressing complex behavioral and academic needs.
Graduating with an added credential positions you as a more versatile, effective educator who is prepared to meet the varied demands of today’s classrooms and make a deeper, more meaningful difference in students’ lives.”