Special Education Generalist endorsement (Ages 5-21 yrs)

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Endorsement Requirements - 27 hours

The graduate level endorsement program for preparing teachers to work with students with special education needs at K-12 levels is designed for individuals who have already completed an approved teacher licensure program in early childhood or elementary/secondary education, and/or who have Master degrees in education OR in an IDEA-designated related services profession. The candidate is required to pass the Special Education Core Knowledge and Application PRAXIS exam concurrent with completing courses and prior licensing. If the candidate does not already have an elementary teacher license, they are also required to pass the Elementary Education Multiple Subjects Praxis exam. The program consists of the required courses and practicum hours specified in the student's program of study, and agreed upon by the candidate. Candidates who have not completed requirements that satisfy eligibility for a valid Colorado teacher license must also complete an additional course requirement of EDSE 507.

Endorsement Requirements

Required Credits 27 hours

EDSE 510	Foundations of Special Education	3
EDSE 512	Assessment, IEP Development and Instructional Planning	3
EDSE 613	Applied Assessment	3
EDSE 614	Behavioral Interventions	3
EDSE 616	Scientifically Based Literacy Interventions	3
EDSE 617	Mathematics and Content Area Learning for Students with Disabilities	3
EDSE 618	Educating Students with Significant Support Needs	3
EDSE 619	Secondary Services	3
EDSE 693	Practicum in Special Education	3- 6

EDSE 693: A candidate is required to have passed necessary licensure test(s) prior to completing the practicum, if they wish to receive an institutional recommendation for licensure at the University of Northern Colorado. When a candidate holds a valid license in another teaching area, he/she can request waiver of the practicum by his/her advisor.