SPECIAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS CHECK SHEET

Graduate Endorsement

Endorsement Program Requirements: 33 graded credit hours from the graduate courses listed below. A minimum “C” or better in all courses & a minimum 3.00 GPA overall.

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REQUIRED SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES: 33 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

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Winter term

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Prerequisites
SPED 524	IEP Planning and Development for Exceptional Learners	3	Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 526	Assessment for Exceptional Learners	4	Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement

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Spring term

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Prerequisites
SPED 540	Academic Methods for Exceptional Learners	5	Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement

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Summer term

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Prerequisites
SPED 544	Post-Secondary Transition: Assessment and Planning	4	Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 548	Behavior & Classroom Management for Exceptional Learners	3	Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement

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Fall term

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Prerequisites
SPED 554	Communication Methods	2	Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 556	Issues in Special Education	2	Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement
SPED 562	Clinical Experience	4	Admitted to Special Ed Endorsement

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 The following test must be passed prior to recommendation of endorsement;
ORELA – Special Education Test – Official scores must be sent to EOU.

Total credits required for endorsement: 33

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Last update Spring 2018