Special Education Undergraduate and Certification Programs

 

Degrees and Programs Offered

 

• Bachelor of Arts Special Education (Option 1) Dual Special Education-Elementary Education (pdf)

• Bachelor of Arts Special Education (Option 2) Subject Area Endorsement (pdf)

• Associate of Arts in Special Education (pdf)

• Pre-Endorsement in Special Education (for Elementary Education majors) (pdf)

• Certificate in Inclusive Practices (pdf)

• Generalist K-12 Endorsement for Elementary or Secondary Education Majors or post-baccalaureate students seeking certification (pdf)

• Minor in Special Education (for Elementary or Secondary Education majors) (pdf)

• 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.