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Choosing the Special Education K-12 Cognitive Impairment Endorsement - Elementary Major allows you to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree, qualifying you for an elementary education teaching certificate with a K-12 Cognitive Impairment (SA) endorsement. This program equips you to effectively instruct elementary students and adolescents with cognitive impairments across diverse K-12 environments. You'll acquire essential competencies for evaluating, educating, and adapting lessons and curriculum for students with cognitive challenges. The curriculum incorporates evidence-based approaches to foster growth in language, literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking. Your expertise will expand as you master designing and delivering instruction in multiple settings and subject areas, utilizing assistive technologies to enhance student learning whenever required. Enrolled students benefit from the full range of College of Education resources, including academic advising, scholarship opportunities, and engagement in activities through both the Special Education department (which oversees this major) and the Teacher Education Department.