The Special Education Administration endorsement program is designed to prepare students to become special education administrators. The endorsement is a post-master's licensure and all students must have completed a master's degree at an accredited institution. Students are admitted to the program if they meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School, are teacher licensed and have completed three years of successful teaching experience or its equivalent. In addition to the admission requirements, a student must hold or be eligible for Colorado licensure as Special Education Generalist Teacher or the equivalent.
The course of study is a highly individualized program based on the background of the student and is designed to provide broad knowledge base for all areas of special education. Depending upon the licensure of the student, a program is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of the field of special education, emphasizing the wide variety of needs of special children with regard to delivery systems, evaluation, programming, identification, finance, law and due process.
The graduate level endorsement program for the Gifted and Talented Specialist prepares teachers at the elementary and secondary level to work with gifted and talented students in order to help them develop their full potential. The program leads to recommendation for Colorado Department of Education’s Gifted and Talented Specialist endorsement. The Gifted and Talented Specialist is required to pass the approved PLACE exam prior to licensing. The program consists of the required courses and practicum requirements agreed upon by the student and advisor. If a student enters the endorsement program for Gifted and Talented Specialist without a current teacher licensure, s/he is required to complete additional admission requirements and course requirements listed under Professional Teacher Education.
Special Education Administration Licensure (Non-Degree)
Licensure Requirements — 28-39 CreditsThe Special Education Administration endorsement program is designed to prepare students to become special education administrators. The endorsement is a post-master's licensure and all students must have completed a master's degree at an accredited institution. Students are admitted to the program if they meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School, are teacher licensed and have completed three years of successful teaching experience or its equivalent. In addition to the admission requirements, a student must hold or be eligible for Colorado licensure as Special Education Generalist Teacher or the equivalent.The course of study is a highly individualized program based on the background of the student and is designed to provide broad knowledge base for all areas of special education. Depending upon the licensure of the student, a program is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of the field of special education, emphasizing the wide variety of needs of special children with regard to delivery systems, evaluation, programming, identification, finance, law and due process.Required Major Credits — 28-39 hoursNote(s): Students wishing to obtain Colorado licensure in this area are required to pass proficiency examination(s). Students should contact the School of Teacher Education or the Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum Studies in McKee for information.The graduate level endorsement program for the Gifted and Talented Specialist prepares teachers at the elementary and secondary level to work with gifted and talented students in order to help them develop their full potential. The program leads to recommendation for Colorado Department of Education’s Gifted and Talented Specialist endorsement. The Gifted and Talented Specialist is required to pass the approved PLACE exam prior to licensing. The program consists of the required courses and practicum requirements agreed upon by the student and advisor. If a student enters the endorsement program for Gifted and Talented Specialist without a current teacher licensure, s/he is required to complete additional admission requirements and course requirements listed under Professional Teacher Education.Endorsement Requirement — 24-27 hoursEDSE 691 Practicum in Teaching the Gifted and Talented (1-12) Take 3-6 hours*