Alternative Certification

Online Alternative Certification for Special Education

Augustana University is committed to helping South Dakota school districts meet their growing need for qualified special education teachers. Augustana now offers currently certified teachers or those pursuing General Education Alternative Certification who have been recommended by the hiring school district and approved by the SD DOE the opportunity to earn a K-12 Alternative Special Education certification through online graduate courses. In addition, teachers pursuing alternative certification in Special Education will receive a 50% discount on the regular per credit hour price.

Ready to get started? Complete this form and we will connect with you to confirm a plan for becoming a certified special education teacher.

Continue to elevate your career: Courses taken through the Augustana Alternative Certification program are graduate level and can be applied toward the completion of Augustana’s Master of Education in Special Education. The full Master’s degree can be completed with an additional 15 credit hours beyond the alternative certification requirements.

For more details about the M.Ed in SPED program, contact Chris Assmus at 605-274-4629 or chris.assmus@augie.edu