Get an in-depth look into the inspiring work of an SU Special Education student—watch the video

Obtain a Special Education Endorsement

in 9 Months

Expand your teaching practice and empower students with disabilities in Seattle University's nationally recognized and accredited Special Education endorsement program. Designed for certified teachers who hold either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree, this 24-credit program can be completed in 9 months and prepares you for the required WEST-E exam.


Customize your endorsement to your learning style. Choose between two instruction models.

  • Hybrid Endorsement Program: A combination of online and in-person classes in the late afternoon, evenings and summer.

  • Online Academy: A fully online program consisting of 8 one-month classes that meet in virtual, synchronous sessions twice a week in the evenings.

 

Discover SU’s social justice difference. Seattle University’s Special Education endorsement program embeds a social justice and student advocacy lens into every course. Whether you’re studying Multicultural and Multilingual Issues in Learning, or School Consultation and Intervention — you’ll also be questioning the effects of privilege and bias on under-represented and marginalized populations. Our students are trained to become leaders of transformative change in their classrooms, schools, communities and districts.

 

Fill out the form and watch the video, "Every Child Has Special Needs," featuring graduate student Alex Levinson. You’ll learn why he chose Seattle U, and why school administrators seek to hire our graduates.

 

Get access to the video “Every Child Has Special Needs.” What’s in the video?

  • An in-depth testimonial from a Special Ed MEd student
  • Insights from the program director
  • School district employer perspectives on SU’s program
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SELF REFLECTION

  • We train special educators to continually reassess and refine their professional practice.

SELF REFLECTION

  • We train special educators to continually reassess and refine their professional practice.

HANDS-ON

  • Apply your knowledge in the classroom in real time, through practicum work with K-12 students who have learning or behavior problems.

HANDS-ON

  • Apply your knowledge in the classroom in real time, through practicum work with K-12 students who have learning or behavior problems.

DIVERSITY

  • We prepare teachers to provide specially designed instruction to a linguistically and culturally diverse population of students with disabilities.

DIVERSITY

  • We prepare teachers to provide specially designed instruction to a linguistically and culturally diverse population of students with disabilities.

TRANSFERABLE CREDITS

Earn your endorsement, then go on to pursue a master’s degree. You can transfer up to 24 graduate level credits from your Special Education endorsement coursework into the master’s of education program and be halfway towards your MEd.

AFFORDABILITY

Our Special Education endorsement combines the convenience of online courses with lower cost pricing for graduate credits. Washington State retooling money of up to $3,000 may also be currently available for high need areas that include Special Education. This endorsement is an affordable and important solution dedicated to meeting the increased demand for trained special education teachers.

CENTER FOR CHANGE IN TRANSITION SERVICES (CCTS)​

Special Education graduate students have access to the exceptional on campus resources of the CCTS — an SU initiative to improve post-school outcomes for students with disabilities across Washington State. The CCTS collects quality data, performs robust research and offers training and technical assistance to Washington State agencies, educational service districts and public schools.