Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement Program with Special Education- Adapted Curriculum K-12 in Norfolk United States | Old Dominion University

Numerous students with existing bachelor's degrees enroll at Old Dominion University specifically to fulfill the Virginia Department of Education's teaching certification requirements. The post-baccalaureate special education endorsement track caters to those seeking the necessary coursework for special education licensure without pursuing a master's degree or who don't qualify for graduate program admission. Applicants to post-baccalaureate endorsement programs must first gain admission to Old Dominion as non-degree graduate students, though university admission doesn't ensure acceptance into the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies' endorsement or teacher preparation programs. After university admission, candidates must separately apply to the endorsement program and satisfy the college's teacher education program admission criteria. The college provides four special education endorsement options: general curriculum K-12, adapted curriculum K-12, early childhood special education, and visual impairments preK-12.

This endorsement program delivers the curriculum needed to meet Virginia's special education certification standards. As national accreditation requirements and state licensing policies (including assessments and certifications) evolve, teacher education programs undergo continuous updates. Prospective students should consult the Special Education Program website (http://www.odu.edu/cdse/academics/sped/grad) for the most current information. Graduates typically secure positions as special education teachers across various service settings for children with special needs, often serving on child study teams while addressing the academic, emotional, and physical requirements of students with disabilities.