Optional Teaching Endorsements
Teacher candidates in both the on-campus and DLiTE programs may elect to pursue an optional endorsement in PrePrimary or Middle Level teaching to deepen their knowledge in a specific subject area and teach a broader range of ages. Endorsements typically require an additional 20-30 credits and may result in additional licenses, if all requirements are met.
Middle Level Communication Arts & Literature Endorsement
The Communication Arts & Literature Endorsement is an optional add-on for Education students. It can be added to any full license and results in licensure to teach Middle School English/Communication Arts (Grades 5-8).
Middle Level Mathematics Endorsement
The Mathematics Endorsement is an optional add-on for Education students. It can be added to any full license and results in licensure to teach Middle School Mathematics (Grades 5-8).
For more information on the courses in this program, visit the Middle Level Math Endorsement page.
Middle Level Science Endorsement
The Science Endorsement is an optional add-on for Education students. It can be added to any full license and results in licensure to teach Middle School Science (Grades 5-8).
Middle Level Social Studies Endorsement
The Social Studies Endorsement is an optional add-on for Education students. it can be added to any full license and results in licensure to teach Middle School Social Studies (Grades 5-8).
PrePrimary Endorsement
The Pre-Primary Endorsement is an optional add-on for Elementary Education students. It can be added to any existing full Elementary Education (K-6) license and results in licensure to teach Pre-Primary (Age 3-PreK).
For more information on the courses in this program, visit the PrePrimary Endorsement page.
DAPE Endorsement
The DAPE Endorsement is an optional add-on for those earning or who already hold a Physical Education (K-12) license.
For more information on the courses in this program, visit the DAPE Endorsement page.