Special Education Endorsement
McKendree University offers Special Education Endorsement classes for teachers with
either elementary or secondary education certificates who wish to teach in a special
education classroom. The endorsement is valid for the grades and areas in which you
are already certified. Students are required to complete field experiences as indicated
in course descriptions.
In order to receive an endorsement in Special Education, the following must be met:
1. Current Illinois Teacher's Certification
2. Passing score on Learning Behavior Specialist test (LBS1)
3. Completion of any deficiencies in tests of coursework
4. Completion of the following sequence of courses:
|
SPE 689 |
Foundations of Special Education |
3 |
|
SPE 690 |
Characteristics of Students with Disabilities |
3 |
|
SPE 692 |
Diagnostic Assessment for Educational Decision-Making |
3 |
|
SPE 694 |
Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities |
3 |
|
SPE 694a |
Field Experience III |
0 |
Special Education Course Descriptions
Locations & Schedules
The Special Education Endorsement courses are offered on the Lebanon campus and two
courses are offered online.
Admission, Tuition and Financial Aid
Admission
Complete the online application and select Special Education Endorsement. All students taking endorsement coursework will
be classified as non-degree seeking.
Tuition
2012/2013 Academic Year (August-July) The educator tuition rate is $350 per credit hour for certified teachers or those who have experience in teaching. Tuition for the Master of Arts in Education is $425 per credit hour. Online courses have an e-learning technology fee of $50 per credit hour.
Payment Plan or Loan Options
McKendree University partners with Tuition Management Systems (TMS) to offer students
an interest-free monthly payment option. For an enrollment fee, the billing cost is
spread out over the time period that you are taking the courses. For more information please contact the Business Office at 537-6868 or go online at http://www.afford.com/.
Students have the option to get an alternative loan. Federal student loans are not available for non-degree seeking students.
Employer Reimbursement
1. Only the amount that will be paid by the employer can be deferred. The entire
amount will be subject to interest charges until the student’s portion is paid.
2. A letter from the employer stating that the employee is eligible for tuition
reimbursement will be required each semester. Depending upon the employer’s tuition
reimbursement requirements, a copy of the policy from the company may be sufficient.
This letter should be submitted to the Business Office.
3. The employer should make McKendree the Payee (or at least the co-payee) on the
check.
4. Deferment period will terminate 30 days after the date grades are issued.
5. The balance will be subject to interest charges if payment is not received within
30 days from the date grades are issued.
Please contact the Office of Graduate Admission for questions regarding the classes.
Office of Graduate Admission
701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254
618-537-6576
800-BEARCAT ext. 6576
graduate@mckendree.edu
