Why ODU for Special Education?

This course of study is for students who want to pursue an endorsement in special education without a master’s degree, or for those who hold a provisional license in special education and seek to complete licensure requirements.

This licensure option meets Virginia Department of Education certification and endorsement requirements for any one or more of the following areas:

  • early childhood special education
  • special education: general curriculum (mild disabilities)
  • special education: adapted curriculum (severe disabilities)
  • visual impairment

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Program Overview

Total
42 Credit Hours

Total credit hours required may differ depending on your previous college coursework.

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This licensure-only program is designed to prepare students for Virginia endorsement in special education. It can also help teachers with a provisional Virginia license in special education to complete licensure requirements.

If you live outside Virginia, we encourage you to check with your state's requirements for teacher advancement, professional development, or continuing education.

Use these links to see if we have determined whether this program meets requirements in other states.

View state licensure information

Learn about state licensures and authorizations

Attend class online on a regular schedule and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar. 

To complete course work in this endorsement, you will be required to purchase a membership to LiveText—a web-based portfolio assessment system approved by the ODU Teacher Education Council.

Total
42 Credit Hours

Total credit hours required may differ depending on your previous college coursework.

Explore Courses in the Graduate Catalog

This licensure-only program is designed to prepare students for Virginia endorsement in special education. It can also help teachers with a provisional Virginia license in special education to complete licensure requirements.

If you live outside Virginia, we encourage you to check with your state's requirements for teacher advancement, professional development, or continuing education.

Use these links to see if we have determined whether this program meets requirements in other states.

View state licensure information

Learn about state licensures and authorizations

Attend class online on a regular schedule and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar. 

To complete course work in this endorsement, you will be required to purchase a membership to LiveText—a web-based portfolio assessment system approved by the ODU Teacher Education Council.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$620 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$642 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Scholarships & Aid

Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 
 

Learn more about our scholarships

Careers in Special Education

This endorsement can benefit you in positions such as:

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Administrative Staff
  • Educational Therapist
  • Psycho-educational Diagnostician
  • Child Advocate
  • Child Study Team Member

Keep in mind that this program is designed for Virginia licensure, and other states may have different requirements for teacher licensure.

Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Growth
1.6%
Median Salary
$65,270
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
Growth
N/A%
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
Growth
N/A%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Growth
-0.9%
Median Salary
$66,600
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Growth
-0.6%
Median Salary
$66,620
Special Education Teachers, All Other
Growth
2.1%
Median Salary
$67,190

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu
Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu

Ready to Apply?

This program is designed for Virginia teacher licensure and endorsement. You should have an undergraduate degree in the arts and sciences, or equivalent. For this endorsement, you will apply to ODU as a non-degree seeking graduate student. Regular and provisional admittance requirements, including Praxis, are detailed on the department's web page.

For more information on becoming a teacher, please contact us with the form above or visit ODU's Office of Clinical Experiences online.

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