Special Education Endorsement Program
Admission Process
Program Description
The Special Education (SPED) Endorsement Program consists of graduate-level credits, which are taken over 14 months (starting one summer and going through the following summer). This program is a cohort program for current educators, and there is an application process which is best completed by February 1 prior to the summer the educator wishes to begin the program.
The full SPED program has four weeks scheduled during the two summers. The credits in this program are $525 per credit.
Candidates in the full-time and part-time MAT program may earn a Special Education (SPED) Endorsement as well. To qualify for the SPED endorsement program, a candidate must have experience in a SPED environment. Full-time MAT candidates will begin the summer before the start of the full-time MAT program. Candidates will complete all courses by the end of the summer term following MAT graduation. Practicum work will be completed the fall term following MAT graduation.
Admission Requirements
Current educators must submit the following application materials:
- Application form
- Official transcript from the institution where license preparation was done
- Copy of current Oregon teaching license (from TSPC)
- Professional resume
- Criminal Background forms