Director of Special Education
Endorsement
Advance your skills in educational policy, facility planning, human resources, theories and philosophies as they relate to special education.
- Start in any term* - next courses begin: Summer 2024
- Fulfills requirements for Iowa Endorsement #239
- Complete our interest form to learn more!
Features
- Designed for those with a master's degree who are seeking endorsement in the state of Iowa to serve as an AEA Director or Assistant AEA Director
- Flexible courses delivered primarily online, developed specifically for practicing special education teachers, school principals and administrators, and AEA professionals.
- Allows you to maintain professional and personally obligations while completing the endorsement.
- Courses taught by experienced, campus-based faculty with administrative, special education, supervision, and evaluation experience.
As a UNI Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Program Coordinator and Enrollment Contact to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, and much more.
Kenneth Hayes, EdD
Program Coordinator
Instructor, Educational Psychology, Foundations, and Leadership Studies
kenneth.hayes@uni.edu
319-273-6264
Janelle Finke
Enrollment Contact
janelle.finke@uni.edu
319-273-7740
Request Information
Courses delivered primarily online
Courses are offered primarily online, either synchronously via Zoom and asynchronously using Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with fellow classmates. Some courses may require in-person meetings.
*Students can start in any term, except for the term requiring a practicum.
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Direct, implement, supervise, and evaluate special education services and programs.
- Improve Special Education policies and practices within your organization.
- Coordinate student placements in programs.
- Promote and ensure inclusionary policies and practices for students with disabilities.
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the UNI Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Courses delivered primarily online
Courses are offered primarily online, either synchronously via Zoom and asynchronously using Blackboard, a dynamic platform that will enhance your learning experience and sense of community with fellow classmates. Some courses may require in-person meetings.
*Students can start in any term, except for the term requiring a practicum.
Our graduates are prepared to:
- Direct, implement, supervise, and evaluate special education services and programs.
- Improve Special Education policies and practices within your organization.
- Coordinate student placements in programs.
- Promote and ensure inclusionary policies and practices for students with disabilities.
Individualized Support Services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the UNI Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
To begin courses, students must have:
- Master's degree
- Hold or meet requirements for one of the following Iowa endorsements #189, #233, #258
- Three years experience as a principal or other administrative experience and three years experience in one of the following areas:
- teaching experience in special education with a special education teaching endorsement
- experience as a school audiologists, school psychologist, school social worker, or speech-language pathologist
Express Interest
Complete our online information form and the program coordinator will reach out to create an individual plan of study.
Review requirements
To begin courses, students must have:
- Master's degree
- Three years experience
Contact Us
Our team of support staff is available to help you throughout your UNI journey.
Contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance!