2003 - 2004 Special Education Endorsement Program (SPED)

Objectives | Admission | Program Requirements | Program Requirements | Course Descriptions

Objectives

This program leads to a state endorsement in Special Education of students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. The program may be taken as an undergraduate minor or an area of specialization in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program.

Admission to the Program

Undergraduate students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (as outlined in the Education/Teacher Education Programs section of this catalog) prior to enrolling in any special education course except SPED 303/503. Students who already have a baccalaureate degree and a teaching certificate must be admitted under the Master of Education admissions procedure outlined in the M.Ed. section of this catalog.

Mild/Moderate Special Education Endorsement Program Requirements

(1) Admission to the Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary teacher preparation programs, or (2) admission to the Master of Education program with a basic/standard teaching certificate.

Completion of the following courses for endorsement (may be taken at the undergraduate numbered in the 300s or graduate level numbered in the 500s).