
Graduate Special Education Generalist Endorsement
Graduate Special Education Generalist Endorsement
If you love teaching and learning and hold a passion for working with exceptional children, pursue a special education endorsement at Linfield. Whether you are a current school employee ready to get your teaching license or an in-service teacher or instructional assistant desiring an add-on endorsement in special education, Linfield's special education generalist endorsement program will set you on a path to a rewarding career.
Why consider an endorsement in special education?
- There is high demand for special educators in Oregon
- The special education endorsement is for K-12 grades
- Adding the endorsement opens up career opportunities in education including positions such as:
- General education teacher with specialized knowledge for inclusion, differentiation and co-teaching models
- Special education teacher for students with mild to moderate disabilities
- Special education teacher for students with moderate to severe disabilities
Interested in learning more?
Sign up to receive updates and learn more about Linfield's special education endorsement program.
Enrolling in the graduate special education generalist endorsement
Designed with working professionals in mind, offering evening and summer options with multiple entry points and start dates! This is a graduate-level program option for licensed teachers who want to teach in elementary or secondary special education settings. Upon successful completion of the program, you will meet the requirements for a special education generalist endorsement (K-12) in Oregon.
The program features:
- Six courses (totaling 20 credits)
- Practicum totaling 90 hours in classrooms with students with exceptionalities across the full range of disabilities
- Multiple start terms throughout the year
Program cost
The cost of this program is $690 per credit.
Linfield may be able to provide a “district discount” for 10 or more employees from a single district. Please contact Linfield’s Director of Education, Dr. Carrie Kondor at 503-883-2201 or ckondor@linfield.edu for more details.
Federal financial aid is not available for endorsement programs.How to apply
Graduate add-on endorsement program requirements:
- An undergraduate bachelor's degree
- A valid teaching or administrator license
Application checklist:
- Submit your application
- A $50 application fee is due to Linfield with your application
Application deadlines:
- Priority admission deadline for summer start: June 1
- Priority admission deadline for fall start: August 1
- Priority admission deadline for spring start: January 10

Attend a virtual information session
Join education faculty and admission representatives to learn more about the program and application process.