May 30, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

Education, Special Education Endorsement for Certified Teachers Post-Baccalaureate Certificate


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Conditional Enrollment Program  

Department: Education - Post-Degree Teacher Certification  

Program/Major Code: CRDESD/ESD1

CIP Code: 13.1099

Duration in weeks: 32


Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the learner will be able to: 

  1. Understand how exceptionalities may interact with development and learning and use this knowledge to provide meaningful and challenging learning experiences for individuals with exceptionalities.
  2. Create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop emotional well-being, positive social interactions, and self-determination.      
  3. Use knowledge of general and specialized curricula to individualize learning for individuals with exceptionalities.
  4. Use multiple methods of assessment and data-sources in making educational decisions.  
  5. Select, adapt, and use a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance learning of individuals with exceptionalities.
  6. Use foundational knowledge of the field and their professional Ethical Principles and Practice Standards to inform special education practice, to engage in lifelong learning, and to advance the profession.
  7. Collaborate with families, other educators, related service providers, individuals with exceptionalities, and personnel from community agencies in culturally responsive ways to address the needs of individuals with exceptionalities across a range of learning experiences.

Semester Pathway

This pathway is a suggested sequence of courses for your program of study. Work with an advisor to develop a unique pathway for you based on your placement recommendations, any prior college courses, and your specific situation. The courses listed reflect the minimum requirements for this program. 

Note

Courses must be completed with grades of C or higher. Field Experience must be completed with grades of B or higher. A program GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for graduation.

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