BAE with a Dual Endorsement in Special Education & Elementary Education

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The Dual Endorsement Program in Special Education and Elementary Education prepares you for teaching in the elementary grades (kindergarten to grade 8) as well as in special education classes (birth to age 21). In this program, you’ll complete the Washington state requirements for an endorsement in special education and in elementary听education.

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What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Dual Endorsement Program in Special Education and Elementary Education Major, Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE)

You must complete the Elementary Education Core requirements (with the exception of 贰顿鲍颁听308) and the following Special Education Requirements.

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Required Special Education Courses
PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR FOR STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS4
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTINGS4
SPECIAL EDUCATION METHODS4
SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION FOR HIGH INCIDENCE DISABILITIES4
METHODS FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND SEVERE DISABILITIES4
TRANSITION FOR STUDENTS W/DISABILITIES4
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT4
INCLUSIONARY PRACTICES AND COLLABORATION4
SPECIAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM (must be repeated )6
Required Senior Capstone
SPECIAL EDUCATION CAPSTONE (or other approved capstone)4
Total Credits42

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits.听Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.听Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet the听

First Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
354
554
Humanities & Arts BACR 115Humanities & Arts BACR 215Natural Science BACR 115
听13听15听13
Second Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
(Diversity - graduation requirement)533
453
Social Science BACR 115Natural Science BACR 215Social Science BACR 215
听Elective - minor or general elective4Global Studies - graduation requirement15
听14听17听16
Third Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
334
444
444
443
听2听
听15听17听15
Fourth Year
Fall QuarterCreditsWinter QuarterCreditsSpring QuarterCredits
4515
44听
24听
(Senior Capstone - graduation requirement)43听
听14听16听15
Total Credits 180
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University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.听 Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

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Students who earn a BAE–Dual Endorsement Program in Special Education and Elementary Education from 51福利社 should be able to:

  • administer, interpret, use, and communicate assessment information in the delivery of special education services;
  • collaborate with families, teachers, school staff, and the community in the delivery of special education services;
  • deliver specially designed instruction that meets Federal and WA State legal requirements, is evidence-based, and improves the lives of students with disabilities;
  • support the inclusion of students with disabilities in the K-12 public school system;
  • demonstrate an understanding about the field of demonstrate special education and disabilities as measured content knowledge competencies by passing the WA State Exit exam (currently the NES) the WEST-E Exam;
  • demonstrate the ability to think critically about current issues and research in the fields of education and special education and apply this information to problems of practice;
  • produce legally correct and professionally appropriate special education documents (i.e., IEPs, evaluation reports, FBAs, PBS Plans, and lessons plans) and communicate the contents of these documents as appropriate and needed for the delivery of special education services.

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

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All prerequisites must be completed prior to admission: Contact the Undergraduate Advisor in the School of Education.

Admission Requirements

  • Complete all in-person and online admission requirements.
  • A grade of ≥C in Mathematics prerequisites.
  • A grade ≥B- in all other prerequisite courses listed below is required.
  • GPA Requirement: a minimum overall ≥2.8 GPA.
  • Provide scores for the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B), SAT, and/or ACT (Reading, Writing, and Math). This is a state requirement that must be met before full admission.

In addition to the above, the following are prerequisites specific to programs and certificates.

Elementary Education Program Prerequisites

  • Education:  and  or an approved equivalent
  • English:   or an approved equivalent
  • Mathematics: Students will be required to complete , or  an approved equivalent, as prerequisites before starting the program.
  • Social Studies:  or approved equivalent
  • Speech:  or   or an approved equivalent
  • Other:  ,  ,  ,    or an approved equivalent
  • All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years. 

P-3 Blended: Early Childhood/Special Education Program Prerequisites

  • ​Education:   and   or an approved equivalent
  • English:   or an approved equivalent
  • Social Studies:  or approved equivalent
  • Mathematics:   or   or an approved equivalent
  • Speech   or   or an approved equivalent

  • All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (Candidate holds a BA/BS from an approved institution)

Elementary

  • Education:   and   or an approved equivalent
  • Social Studies:  or approved equivalent
  • Other:   or an approved equivalent
  • Elementary:  , ,  and   
  • All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.

Secondary

  • Education:   and 
  • Social Studies:
  • Other:    
  • All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the last 6 years.

Transition to Teaching Alternative Route: Consult with the Transition to Teaching Director in the School of Education.

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Grade Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

Admission Overall GPA ≥2.8
Maintain GPA ≥2.8 in program

  • A grade of ≥C in Mathematics prerequisites.
  • A grade ≥B- in all other prerequisite courses
  • ≥B- in education core
  • Specific content areas including majors and minors may have additional grade requirements

A minimum grade ≥C is required in any content course leading to a secondary, middle level, or P-12 endorsement  

Graduate Programs

Automatic Admission GPA ≥3.0
Maintain GPA ≥3.0 in program

  • Maximum of two C grades

Applied Learning Opportunities

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  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning/Simulation: Strengthen your decision-making skills through simulations, case studies, role playing, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.
  • Community-Based Projects: Partner with local organizations on meaningful projects that give you opportunities to solve problems and make a positive impact.听
  • Field Work & Practicums: Develop practical, hands-on skills in structured field placements required for professional certification.
  • Service-Learning Experiences: Contribute to your community through work that addresses important local issues while connecting directly to your classroom learning.
  • Undergraduate Research: Collaborate with faculty on research projects as you investigate questions and analyze findings and results.
  • Volunteerism: Give back to your community while gaining experience, building connections, and seeing how you can apply your classroom knowledge to make an impact in the world.