Special Education Assistant Certificate

Program Description

Students in the Special Education Assistant Certificate Program prepare for careers working with exceptional children in Baltimore City and area schools, hospitals, and clinics. Students acquire a foundation in human development and become experienced in working with exceptional children in educational settings, providing practical fieldwork. Many students in the Early Childhood Education degree program also earn this Special Education certificate in order to expand their job opportunities.

Career Options

Small class size

Virtual & remote learning

Majority of graduates transfer to a bachelor’s degree program or find job placements

Every degree-seeking student must complete the College’s General Education Requirements in addition to the academic program requirements.Through the College’s General Education Requirements, students acquire basic knowledge of the disciplines in the areas of arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, English composition, and computer literacy.

Find out more in the Baltimore City Community College Catalog

Professor Lorraine Brown
Program Coordinator of Education and Special Education
Liberty Campus, Main Building, Room 305F
410-462-7781 (office)
lbrown@bccc.edu