Special Education Undergraduate and Certification Programs

 

Degrees and Programs Offered

 

 

• Bachelor of Arts Special Education (Option 1) Dual Special Education-Elementary Education (pdf) B.A. Option 1 is the most common option for undergraduates. It culminates in a B.A. in Special Education with certification in Special Education (K-12) with the Generalist endorsement, and certification in Elementary Education (K-8).

• Bachelor of Arts Special Education (Option 2) Subject Area Endorsement (pdf) B.A. Option 2 is designed for special educators primarily working in secondary schools. It results in the K-12 certification in Special Education with the Generalist endorsement.

• Post-Baccalaureate Special Education Certification (pdf) Option 3 is a post-baccalaureate option for individuals who already have a college degree (with certification in general education or not) and wish to become special educators. In results in certification in Special Education (K-12) with the Generalist endorsement.

 

 

• Alternate Routes to Certification

• Content Specialist (pdf)

• Teacher to New Certification (pdf)

 

Degree and Program Requirements

The Department of Special Education offers two options within the B.A. in Special Education degree program. Option 1, offering dual certification in special and elementary education, is designed to prepare highly qualified special educators with maximum professional flexibility in (a) elementary school settings, and (b) secondary settings that provide services to individuals with severe cognitive disabilities. Option 2 is designed for special educators planning careers in secondary schools, and prepares them to provide direct services in one or more content areas. Either option results in the K-12 Idaho Generalist Endorsement on the Standard Exceptional Child Certificate. Option 2 results in an additional endorsement in one or more content areas.