May 31, 2025  
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2023-2024 
    
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2023-2024

Inclusive Education Certificate


Contact Information


Academic Program Director: Antonio Felix

Academic Advisor: Terri Taylor

Introduction/Overview


The Inclusive Education Certificate program will provide 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  elementary and high schools.

Program Outcomes


As a result of this program, candidates will:

  • Know the various aspects of the history of schooling related to the education of students with disabilities
  • 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 implementing inclusive education

Program Admission Requirements


  • Online Graduate application
  • Bachelor’s Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
  • Official Transcript from all Colleges/Universities Attended, including all Community/Junior Colleges
    • Applicants who completed an undergraduate/graduate degree outside of the United States of America:
      • Official Transcript Evaluation from an approved evaluation agency that details content of coursework completed, degree equivalency, and cumulative GPA
      • Official Transcript still needs to be submitted along with Transcript Evaluation
  • Cumulative Undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or 3.05 in the last 60 Undergraduate Units, a 3.0 in at least 9 Graduate Units, or Completion of a Request for Exception to GPA Requirement
  • Applicants whose citizenship is from a county where English is not the primary language:
    • TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo English Test Minimum Scores (unless a High School Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree was obtained in the United States)
  • Personal Statement of Intent
  • Virtual interview
  • 1 Letters of Recommendation Current Employer
  • Professional Resume

Program Requirements