Special Education Endorsement Program

Program Overview

Admissions Information

Thank you for your interest in the Special Education Endorsement Program here at the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences!

Please visit our Special Education Program Overview page for information on program enrollment options and course requirements. The Special Education Program Admission page describes the application and admission processes for those interested in enrolling in the program. This page also contains a link to the Special Education Program informational packet and application.

The primary purpose of Special Education is to individualize educational instruction in order to meet the unique educational and related needs of individuals with disabilities. The Special Education Endorsement Program at The University of Montana is designed to prepare teachers to work with children who are at-risk and children with disabilities in inclusive Preschool-12th grade (P-12) settings.  

The Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Montana State Board of Public Education. These accreditations support the institution’s initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. 

For any additional questions about the program, please contact any of the special education faculty: