Special Education Endorsement (P-12)

To apply to the Special Education Endorsement, please contact endorse@spu.edu.

Program Overview:

1. Complete Required Online Coursework:

EDSE 5179 Foundations of Special Education (3) self-paced year-round
EDSE 5954 Evidence Based Practices in Special Education (3) self-paced year-round
EDSE 5075 Trends in Early Childhood Special Education (3) | 10 week Winter 2024
EDSE 5939 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders (5) | self-paced year-round
EDSE 5953 Special Education Assessments (3) 8-week self-paced Summer 2024
EDSE 5946 Individualized Education Plans (3) 10 week Winter 2024, 8-week self-paced Summer 2024
EDSE 5127 Severe Disabilities (3) | 10 week Fall 2024
EDSE 5653 Teaching Reading to Exceptional Students (3) | 10-week Spring 2024, 4-day Summer Intensive 2024
EDCT 5384 Using Multi-Tier System of Supports to Improve Literacy and Behavior Outcomes 4-day intensive Summer 2024

2. Testing: WEST-E Special Education (070)

3. Practicum: EDCN 5730 Field Experience

Please note: program of study has been updated as of June 2021. Prior coursework plans of study will still be honored for the full five-year admittance period for all candidates admitted prior to June 2021.If you are an admitted candidate with questions about how the coursework changes might impact you, email endorse@spu.edu to check in.