College of Education

Program Details | Special Education Added Endorsement

Total creditsEstimated resident costEstimated Washington border costEstimated non-resident cost
39$25,107$27,158$34,233

Program cost estimates are based on 2024/25 PSU tuition and fees only. This chart is provided to help you estimate the minimum tuition and fees for program completion. Additional fees may apply depending on the course of study that you choose to pursue and the specific courses for which you enroll, so you may also find it useful to review detailed tuition and fee information and the full cost of attendance for PSU programs.

Financial aid and scholarship options may be available to offset program costs. Visit COE Scholarships for specific details on how to qualify and apply.

Program of study

CourseCR #FallWinSprSum
Year 1
SPED 514: Legal and Ethical Foundations of Special Education3 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 Seminar3  x 
SPED 530: Families and Advocacy3   x
SPED 522: Comprehensive Individualized Assessment and Curriculum I3   x
Year 2
SPED 532: Inclusive Practices2x   
SPED 512: Diagnostic Assessment4x   
SPED 522: Comprehensive Individualized Assessment and Curriculum II3  x 
SPED 548: Positive Behavior Support in the Classroom3  x 
SPED 526: IEP and Collaborative Teaming4   x
SPED 509: Professional Practices Practicum Seminar 23   x

Course descriptions

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

Program Completion

Once you have finished all of the added endorsement program's requirements (coursework, test, practicum), follow all steps of the instructions for adding an endorsement.

You must complete all program requirements before beginning the instructions for adding an endorsement.

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