Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement - Special Education - Visual Impairments, PreK-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 serves students seeking to complete licensure coursework without pursuing a master's degree or those who don't qualify for graduate admission. Applicants to post-baccalaureate endorsement programs must first gain admission to ODU as non-degree graduate students, though university admission doesn't ensure acceptance into the Darden College of Education's endorsement or teacher preparation programs. After university admission, candidates must separately apply to the endorsement program and satisfy the college's teacher education 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 necessary coursework to meet VDOE's special education certification standards. As national accreditation requirements and state licensure policies (including assessments and certifications) continually evolve, teacher education programs undergo regular updates. Prospective students should consult the Special Education Program website (http://www.odu.edu/cdse/academics/sped/grad) for the latest 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.