Add-on Certification for Special Education Mild-Moderate, Elementary or Secondary

University of Holy Cross education candidates have the option of taking all six of the courses that are required by the LDOE for mild-moderate add-on certification. These six courses can be taken either at the non-graduate or the graduate level. Candidates seeking mild-moderate certification have the option of doing so at either the elementary or the secondary level. Five of the courses toward mild-moderate are required for both elementary and secondary add-on certification. Both options have a unique sixth course, depending on whether a candidate is seeking elementary or secondary certification. Upon completion of the appropriate six courses, candidates can apply for mild-moderate certification with the LDOE if they hold initial certification and if they have passing scores on the appropriate Praxis exams. See an Education advisor for specific details.