Department of Teaching and Learning
Appropriately named, “add-on endorsements” are opportunities for people who already hold a valid Washington state teacher credential to add new endorsements to their credential. WSU Vancouver offers the coursework to fulfill the requirements* for an add-on endorsement in these areas:
- English Language Learner
- Middle-Level Math**
- Special Education
*In addition to completing the required coursework, the associated content test must be passed. More information on testing.
**The Middle-Level Math endorsement may also be earned by only passing the test – completion of coursework is not required.
Endorsement details
English Language Learner
- Built into WSU Vancouver’s B.A. in Education program, this endorsement prepares you to effectively educate students who are learning English as an additional language.
- Upon successful completion of this endorsement, you can add the Bilingual Education endorsement via an additional test and foreign language proficiency exams.
- If you are a current teacher, contact us to learn more about our online track for working educators.
Middle-Level Math
- Classes are offered face-to-face and via WSU’s videoconferencing system.
- In addition to the five required classes (15 credits), this endorsement requires prerequisite competencies in certain areas. A summer start is recommended.
- For a list of courses, upcoming schedule, or projected course rotation, please contact Casper Menson, Academic Coordinator, at casper.menson@wsu.edu or 360-546-9673.
Special Education
- All classes are offered online only.
- There are nine required classes (27 credits) + 4 credits of practicum to be completed in a school setting. Students can begin any semester.
- Learn more about the Special Education endorsement and the Pre-Endorsement Waiver.
- For a list of courses, upcoming schedule or projected course rotation, please contact Casper Menson, Academic Coordinator, at casper.menson@wsu.edu or 360-546-9673.
Application and tuition information
Recommended application deadlines:
- Nov. 15 for spring/January enrollment
- March 15 for summer/May enrollment
- June 15 for fall/August enrollment
Contact Casper Menson at casper.menson@wsu.edu to request application materials.
- Because courses for an add-on endorsement at WSU Vancouver are not currently applicable to a master’s degree, students apply and are admitted in a non-degree seeking status and pay the undergraduate tuition rate. Current information about tuition rates.
- Please note that non-degree seeking students are not eligible for federal financial aid (loans or grants).