Early Childhood Special Education/Add-on Endorsement
Early Childhood Special Education Add-on Endorsement-For candidates who currently possess a Washington State Teaching Certificate.
This program meets the requirements for recommendation for an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education.
The Early Childhood Special Education add-on endorsement prepares teachers for working with infants and young children with disabilities and their families (birth to grade 3). Program focus is on effective intervention practices used in early childhood special education for home and school settings.
Grade Requirements: a grade of ≥B- is required for each course in the Early Childhood 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 465 | METHODS AND ASSESSMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION | 5 |
| SPED 480 | INCLUSIONARY PRACTICES AND COLLABORATION | 4 |
| SPED 488 | SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM (must be repeated) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |