In this endorsement program, you’ll get an introduction to early childhood special education. You’ll study teaching methods for different learning abilities and content areas. You’ll also learn about inclusionary practices and get experience in the classroom.
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.
Special Education/Add-on Endorsement
Special Education Add-on Endorsement-For candidates who currently possess a Washington State Teaching Certificate.
This program meets the requirements for an endorsement in special education in the state of Washington.
The Special Education add-on endorsement prepares teachers for working with students with disabilities from P-12. The program focuses on the use of specially designed instruction in school settings.
Grade Requirements: a grade of ≥B- is required for each course in the Special Education/Add-on Endorsement.
| Required Courses | ||
| SPED 363 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 4 |
| SPED 412 | INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION | 4 |
| SPED 420 | PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR FOR STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS | 4 |
| SPED 421 | CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTINGS | 4 |
| SPED 460 | SPECIAL EDUCATION METHODS | 4 |
| SPED 461 | SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION FOR HIGH INCIDENCE DISABILITIES | 4 |
| SPED 462 | METHODS FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND SEVERE DISABILITIES | 4 |
| SPED 470 | SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT | 4 |
| SPED 480 | INCLUSIONARY PRACTICES AND COLLABORATION | 4 |
| SPED 488 | SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM (3 credit course–must be repeated) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 42 | |