Director of Special Education Endorsement (M.Ed. or CAGS)

While working toward a Master of Education or CAGS (with a concentration in School Leadership), students may choose to pursue a Director of Special Education Endorsement. To do so, candidates must have three or more years of experience as a licensed special educator, speech language pathologist, school psychologist, school counselor, reading coordinator/specialist, principal, or superintendent.

Required Prerequisites

NOTE: Most licensed special educators have covered these prerequisite requirements:

GED 632 - Assessment of Students within General and Special Education Credits: 3
GED 633 - Legal and Professional Issues in Special Education Credits: 3

Required Coursework

Students seeking the Director of Special Education Endorsement must complete all CAGS School Leadership Concentration requirements or School Leadership Concentration (M.Ed.) requirements, plus the following coursework:

GED 688A - Leadership Practicum Credits: 6 cr. total over 3 semesters