WSU is pleased to make select teaching endorsement programs available with coursework on the Spokane campus.
Endorsement programs available in Spokane
WSU Spokane offeres endorsement opportunities for practicing educators. For detailed information about endorsement requirements visit the College of Education Student Services web pages. (Please note, navigating to these pages will lead you away from the WSU Spokane web pages.)
English Language Learners — Online through WSU Distance Degree Programs
The endorsement is added to an existing valid teaching certificate. The ELL Endorsement consists of 18 semester hours, including a practicum in your linguistically diverse educational setting. Coursework for the ELL Endorsement may be applied to the C&I master's degree on the Spokane campus. (This course is offered online from the Pullman campus. Navigating to this site will lead you away from the WSU Spokane web pages.)
Middle Level Math Endorsement
The Middle Level Math endorsement program is designed for new and experienced teachers who wish to add additional endorsement or expertise in middle level mathematics to their current certification. Some coursework for the Middle Level Math Endorsement may be applied to the C&I master's degree on the Spokane campus.
Reading Endorsement
The Reading Endorsement provides the skills and strategies necessary for those who wish to increase dramatically their knowledge of the teaching of reading. Candidates must complete 13 credits (in addition to meeting program prerequisites) and pass the WEST-E assessment. Reading endorsement courses may be applied to the C&I master's degree on the Spokane campus.
Special Education — Online, and AMS Videoconference instruction
Includes 31 semester credits and provides the skills and knowledge required for those who want to teach students with special needs at grades P-12. Graduate courses for the endorsement may be applied to the C&I master's degree on the Spokane campus.(Please note: navigating to this site will take you away from the WSU Spokane web pages.)
Pathway 2 Endorsements
Pathway 2 involves passing the WEST-E and a college-administered pedagogy assessment in the endorsement being added. (Please note, navigating to this site will take you away from the WSU Spokane web pages.)
Contacts
Program information
Kelly LaGrutta
Academic Coordinator
lagrutta@wsu.edu
Phone: (509) 358-7942
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Mailing Address
College of
Education
PO Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
FAX (509) 358-7933
Student Services
(509) 358-7537
enroll@wsu.edu
