SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | Spring 2008
 
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SPU’s endorsement program is competency-based, requiring students to successfully complete coursework which is continually being aligned with the most recent state competencies.  The program is designed to prepare students with the content and pedagogy skills necessary to demonstrate a positive impact on student learning.

 
  The following endorsements are now available through SPU's School of Education, Continuing Education:  
 
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION: Prepares teachers with the knowledge, skills and strategies necessary to help exceptional students learn.  Click here for required course list.
  • LIBRARY MEDIA: Prepares teachers to be Literacy and Media leaders in their educational settings. Click here for required course list.
  • ESL-BILINGUAL: Equips teachers with the knowledge and sills to appreciate and effectively teach diverse learners. Click here for required course list.
  • HEALTH FITNESS : Prepares teachers to implement fitness programs that promote life-long health and fitness habits in students.  Click here for required course list.
  • READING : Provides the opportunity for teachers to learn and apply current research on effective reading strategies.  Click here for required course list.
  • MATH: Equips teachers with the content and pedagogical skills necessary to promote high levels of math achievement for all students. Click here for required course list.
 
  New Endorsement Process: Please click here to view OSPI's criteria for determining which pathway is applicable for you to add a second endorsement depending on the current endorsement(s) you hold.   
   
  Granted by OSPI for adding an endorsement in the same field:

  • Pass PRAXIS II in new area
 
   
 

Application process handled by an approved University or College for adding an endorsement in a related field:

  • Pass PRAXIS II in new area
  • 5 credit course that includes on-site field experience and Pedagogy Assessment
  • Click the following links to download the Pathway 2 application and instructions
 
 

Pathway 3

 
 

Application process handled by an approved University or College for adding an endorsement in an unrelated field:  

  • Complete a college program
  • Pass PRAXIS II in new area
  • 5 credit course that includes on-site Pedagogy Assessment and field experience
  • Click the following links to download the Pathway 3 application and instructions
 
 

To request an information packet, call 206/281-2274 or email endorse@spu.edu. Please designate which endorsement area(s) interests you.

 
  SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
School of Education, Center for Professional Education
3307 Third Avenue West, Suite 209
Seattle, WA 98119-1950
p. 800-589-4038 or 206-281-2274
e. conted@spu.edu