Inclusive Catholic Schools Leadership, Post-Master's Certificate
The Inclusive Catholic Schools Leadership post-master's certificate prepares Catholic schools to answer the call to open their doors to students with disabilities. Catholic schools are seeing an increase in the number of students with disabilities who are in need of supports and guidance. This certificate allows for those schools to effectively build more inclusive environments. This certificate program builds the knowledge, skills and dispositions of Catholic school principals and teacher leaders to develop school-wide systems, structures and practices to support all learners.
Admission Requirements
The desired admission requirements include the following:
- transcripts for master’s degree from an accredited institution
- A resume that indicates at least three years serving in an educational setting (with at least two of those years in a Catholic schools setting)
- A professional statement
- Letter of recommendation, from principal or pastor
Tuition
| Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Tuition | $1,400 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
- Increase ability to build more inclusive approaches in Catholic schools.
- Enhance change management strategies required to develop programs to serve students with disabilities in Catholic schools.
- Develop the dispositions to create environments where students of all abilities belong.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 5210 | Special Education and the Catholic School | 3 |
| EDL 5220 | Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
| EDSP 5310 | Advanced Studies in Psych/Educ the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EDL 5210 | Special Education and the Catholic School | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDL 5220 | Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDSP 5310 | Advanced Studies in Psych/Educ the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
For additional admission questions, please contact:
Saint Louis University School of Education
314-977-3292
slued@slu.edu