Add-on Endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education

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In the Early Childhood Special Education Add-on Endorsement Program, you will be prepared to work with young children with disabilities from birth to age 3. You’ll get a broad introduction to special education and study methods for teaching young children and children with disabilities. The program focuses on effective intervention practices used in early childhood special education for home and school settings.

This program is designed for candidates who currently possess a Washington State Teaching Certificate. This program also meets the requirements for an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education.

Curriculum & Requirements

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Early Childhood Special Education/Add-on Endorsement

A grade of ≥B- is required for each course in the Early Childhood Special Education/Add-on Endorsement.

Required Courses
SPED 363INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION4
SPED 412INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION4
SPED 420PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR FOR STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS4
SPED 421CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTINGS4
SPED 460SPECIAL EDUCATION METHODS4
SPED 461SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION FOR HIGH INCIDENCE DISABILITIES4
SPED 465METHODS AND ASSESSMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION5
SPED 480INCLUSIONARY PRACTICES AND COLLABORATION4
SPED 488SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM (must be repeated)6
Total Credits39