Significant Support Needs - Cognitive
Graduate Endorsement
Online
This graduate endorsement is intended to enhance the skills of practicing educators in the area of serving students with severe and profound cognitive learning and physical disabilities.
Completion of this endorsement authorizes practicing professionals to instruct programs serving students with severe and profound cognitive learning and physical disabilities, grades K-12, in the state of Iowa. BVU is a leader both in the number of education students who complete programs each year and in the success of our alumni.
All endorsements are designed for Iowa Board Of Educational Examiners approval. Please check with your state for acknowledgement or acceptance of endorsements.
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Courses
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Significant Support Needs - Cognitive Endorsement Only
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ESSI
502
Characteristics of Learners with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
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ESSI
510
Advanced Special Education Law and Professional Practices
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ESSI
520
Multidisciplinary Assessment and Evaluation
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ESSI
530
Advanced Transitions and Self-Determination
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ESSI
603
Curriculum Development and Differentiated Instruction
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ESSI
604
Literacy Methods
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ESSI
605
Math Methods
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ESSI
606
Methods for Teaching Students with Cognitive Disabilities
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ESSI
610
Advanced Behavior Interventions and Supports
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ESSI
692
Professional Seminar III: Student Teaching Significant Support Needs - Cognitive (K-12)
Admissions Criteria
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- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum undergraduate college GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
Applicants who cannot meet this requirement may be considered for probationary admission status and may enroll in up to nine hours of graduate study at BVU. These applicants will be reviewed at that time and pending successful completion of these nine hours (at least a "B" in each course), may be granted full status. - Copy of a valid K-12 teaching certificate or license.
How to Apply
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- Submission of the online application.
APPLY - Official paper transcripts from any institution attended (as well as any graduate transcripts) can be emailed to grad@bvu.edu or mailed directly to:
Graduate Programs
Buena Vista University
610 W. 4th Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588 - Provide a copy of a valid K-12 teaching certificate or license.
Please contact the Graduate office at 712.749.1000 or grad@bvu.edu with any questions.
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