PGCert in Special Education

This post-degree certificate in Special Education is a 30-credit-unit credential offered by the University of Saskatchewan's Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, recognized by the Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory Board as an Additional Qualification Certificate. The curriculum is built around the International Council for Exceptional Children's standards for entry into the special education profession, combining eight required core courses with six elective credit units chosen in consultation with the program director from educational psychology, special education, or related departments. It is intended for teachers who already hold a teaching credential and want to add formal special education qualifications recognized under Saskatchewan certification requirements. Completing the certificate allows a currently certified teacher to take on special education teaching roles and to upgrade their professional classification with the provincial regulator. It suits working teachers looking to specialize their practice or move into special education positions within Saskatchewan schools, rather than students seeking an initial teaching credential.