TBIs and Minnesota children More than 2,700 Minnesota children experience a TBI each year More than 1,000 of these are hospitalized There has been a 10 percent average annual increase for the past ten years in the number of children with a TBI. (Source: Brain Injury Association of Minnesota, 2007) Hamline’s TBI certificate program will prepare you to: Understand the cognitive, academic, social/emotional and communicative needs of students with TBI Meet state-required competencies Earn graduate credit Fulfill legal requirements for your school Hamline’s School of Education courses are taught by active professionals who excel at giving you everything you need to become skilled in working with students with a traumatic brain injury or other special needs. Certificate credits can be applied to the Hamline master of arts in education degree (MAEd). More information on Hamline’s School of Education programs.

How do I earn the Traumatic Brain Injury Certificate? Twelve (12) credits are required to complete the TBI Certificate. This includes nine credits of required courses and three elective credits. Required courses – 9 credits SPED 7071 TBI Traumatic Brain Injury 101, 2 credits SPED 7072 TBI Emotional/Behavioral Issues, 1 credit SPED 7073 TBI Communication Disorders, 1 credit SPED 7083 TBI Biomedical Aspects of Physical & Developmental Disabilities, 2 credits SPED 7084 TBI Neurobiological Disorders, 2 credits SPED 7995 TBI Final Synthesis, 1 credit Elective courses – 3 credits SPED 7294 TBI Effective Consulting Skills, 1 credit SPED 7296 TBI Assistive Technology, 2 credits SPED 7297 TBI Legal Issues in Special Education, 1 credit   Course Descriptions, Schedules & How to Register>>

Who can register?

Certificate coursework is open to licensed teachers and related services.

For more information

Sharon Androff, Graduate Continuing Studies (Phone 651-523-2429 or email)
Graduate Admission (Phone 651-523-2900 or 1-800-753-9753 or email(

National Accreditation

Hamline University’s School of Education programs are accredited by the Board of Teaching of Minnesota and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting body for teacher preparation programs, ensures that programs achieve national quality and meet program standards necessary for professionals in education.