Contact Information

Program Director: Victoria Graf

Introduction/Overview

The Catholic Inclusive Education Certificate program will provide Catholic school educators, including teachers and administrators, with the knowledge and skills to effectively educate students with a wide range of abilities, including students with disabilities, in a Catholic elementary and high school.

Program Outcomes

As a result of this program, candidates will:

• Know the various aspects of Catholic education as they relate to educating all children in the contemporary context of the Catholic Church, e.g., theological, historical, etc.
• Design evidence-based strategies, e.g., assessment and pedagogy, to meet the varying abilities of all students utilizing the framework of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Assistive Technology (AT)
• Implement Positive Behavior Support and Intervention Strategies (PBIS)
• Establish collaborative partnerships with families and other educators
• Demonstrate the competence required for Catholic Inclusive educators

Program Admission Requirements

• Graduate application
• Statement of Intent
• Virtual interview
• 2 letters of recommendation
• One letter must be from the applicant’s current employer
• Technology requirement form
• Professional resume
• 2 sealed, official transcripts for all colleges and/or universities attended
• Catholic School Program Contract/Agreement
• Local cohort applicants must provide a signed Title II Compliance form
• A cumulative undergraduate of 3.0 or 3.05 in the last 60 units, or a 3.0 in at least 9 graduate units required
• For applicants who completed an undergraduate/graduate degree outside of the USA:
• Transcript evaluations
• TOEFL or IELTS minimum score
• Verification of employment:
• California cohort candidates must be employed by one of the Catholic dioceses or archdioceses
• National or International online candidates must be employed by a Catholic school

Program Requirements