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) |  self-paced year-round
• EDSE 5939 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders (5) | self-paced year-round
• EDSE 5953 Special Education Assessments (3) | 8-week Summer 2026
• EDSE 5946 Individualized Education Plans (3) |8-week Summer 2026
• EDSE 5127 Severe Disabilities (3) | 10 week Fall 2026
• EDSE 5653 Teaching Reading to Exceptional Students (3) |10-week Spring 2026 AND |8-week Summer 2026
• EDCT 5384 Using Multi-Tier System of Supports to Improve Literacy and Behavior Outcomes (3) | |8-week Summer 2026

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

3. Practicum: EDCN 5730 Field Experience 

• Apply and register for Fall, Winter, or Spring cohort here. 
• Review program handbook pages 6-8 for practicum description and FAQ sheet.