College of Education

ADDSPED Course of Study

Special Education Added Endorsement (AddSPED)

Course of Study

Program of study

Course CR # Win Spr Sum
Year 1
SPED 514: Legal and Ethical Foundations of Special Education 3 x    
SPED 516: Classroom Assessment, Instruction, and Behavior Management (ELEM) 4 x    
SPED 537: Reading Assessment and Instruction (ELEM) 4   x  
SPED 509: Professional Practices Practicum Seminar 3   x  
SPED 530: Families and Advocacy 3     x
SPED 522: Comprehensive Individualized Assessment and Curriculum I 3     x
Year 2
SPED 532: Inclusive Practices 2 x    
SPED 512: Diagnostic Assessment 4 x    
SPED 522: Comprehensive Individualized Assessment and Curriculum II 3   x  
SPED 548: Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom 3   x  
SPED 526: IEP and Collaborative Teaming 4     x
SPED 509: Professional Practices Practicum Seminar 2 3     x

Course descriptions

For course descriptions, please consult the Bulletin or Class Schedule.

Program Completion

Instructions for Special Education Added Endorsement

Step 1 - Complete program requirements

  • Take 39 credits of required coursework
  • Pass the appropriate NES SPED test
  • Complete supervised 90-hour practicum

Step 2 - Apply for endorsement by submitting the following:

Step 3 - Review instructions for adding an endorsement to your existing Oregon teaching license. 

General licensure questions? Contact Licensure directly.