SPECIAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS CHECK SHEET
Graduate Endorsement
Endorsement Program Requirements: 38-42 graded credit hours from the graduate courses listed below. A minimum “C” or better in all courses & a minimum 3.00 GPA overall.
REQUIRED SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES: 38-42 credits
Complete all of the following courses:
Fall term
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisites
SPED 520
Theories & Characteristics of Exceptionality
3
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 522
Legal & Procedural Aspects of Special Education
3
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
Winter term
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisites
SPED 526
Assessment of Academic & Communication Skills
3
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 528
Assessment of Functional, Life & Transition Skills
3
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 530
Assessment: Applications
1
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
Spring term
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisites
SPED 534
Planning for the Exceptional Learner
2
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 536
Planning Applications
1
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 540
Academic Methods
3
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 542
Academic Methods: Applications
1
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
Summer term
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisites
SPED 544
Functional Life & Transition Skills Methods
3
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 545
Functional Life & Transition Methods Applications
1
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 548
Behavior & Classroom Mngmnt Exceptional Learners
3
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
Fall term
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisites
SPED 550
Collaboration/Consultation in Special Education
2
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 552
Collaboration/Consultation Applications
1
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 556
Issues in Special Education
3
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
Winter term
Course Number
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisites
SPED 541
Communication Methods
1
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 558
Field Experience
1 to 2
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 562
Practicum: Special Education
3 to 6
Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
The following test must be passed prior to recommendation of endorsement; ORELA – Special Education Test– Official scores must be sent to EOU.
