Cognitive Impairment (K-12) Endorsement

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Certified teachers (elementary or secondary) may receive an endorsement to teach in Special Education programs requiring approval in either Cognitive Impairments, Learning Disability, or Autism Spectrum Disorder by completing the required courses within the endorsement programs listed below. Michigan Special Education Administrative Rules require teachers to complete a minimum of 30 credits and 10 weeks of student teaching for initial special education endorsements and 30 credits (half of which must be unduplicated credits) with 180 hours of practical experience for each additional endorsement. Please contact the certification advisor in the College of Education for second and additional endorsement practicum hours and other course requirements. For additional information, candidates should schedule an appointment with a certification advisor in the College of Education.

Admission Requirements:

Admission to the College of Education

Graduate Admission for Education

Special Education Core (15 cr)

Cognitive Impairment Core (9 cr)

Required Clinical Experience (4-12 cr)

For initial special education endorsement:

For candidates seeking initial special education endorsement (i.e. candidates who are currently seeking their first special education endorsement).
TE 445 - Seminar Special Education 2 cr
TE 460 - Student Teaching - Special Education 6-10 cr

For subsequent special education endorsement:

For candidates seeking subsequent special education endorsement (i.e. candidates who already have at least one special education endorsement and are adding an additional endorsement to an existing teaching license).
TE 660 - Practicum Special Education 4 cr