MA Special Education with Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21) Endorsement

The MA in Special Education with added Special Education Generalist endorsement is designed for currently licensed teachers seeking career advancement and the expertise needed to work effectively with students with special needs and from diverse backgrounds. The program is fully accredited by the Colorado Department of Education and the Council for Exceptional Children.

Recommendations for endorsements are made by the Special Education Program, but endorsement is granted by the state of Colorado. Individual state requirements vary and may include teaching experience and examinations in addition to a valid teaching credential. Students should consult with the Colorado Department of Education or the state in which they wish to be endorsed for the most updated endorsement requirements.

Students are responsible for reviewing the Special Education Resources website regularly, including the Handbook and SPED course rotation.

SPED Courses may be offered in online, hybrid, remote, or face-to-face formats. SPED course formats can vary by semester and some courses are offered only once per year.

If you’re required to complete internship, the Praxis Exam - 5354 “Special Education Core Knowledge & Application” must be passed prior to final internship.

Click here for information about preparing for the Praxis 5354.

Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, the Praxis 5205 will be a Colorado Department of Education required licensure exam for any teacher applying for added endorsement in special education generalist with the following allowances:
• Current elementary and special education candidates in a Colorado approved educator preparation program who have attempted and/or passed all or even one subtest of the Elementary Praxis 5001 series prior to Oct. 1, 2021, will not be required to take Praxis exams 5901 and 5205, as long as they submit for their initial license or added endorsement no later than Dec. 31, 2022.

Full information about CDE’s Praxis requirements for the Special Education Generalist Endorsement, can be found here by scrolling down to “Special Education Teacher Endorsements”.