Sierra Nevada University is offering accelerated, specially priced Special Endorsement graduate courses outside our degree programs.
- No prerequisites or program enrollment required.
- Scheduled for the convenience of working professionals.
- Authorized through the Nevada Dept. of Education.
Just $175 per credit! unless otherwise noted.
A partial payment of $50 per course is required to register. Payment (in full or payment plan) is required before the start of the course.
For other endorsement questions or options at SNU, including Special Education (SPED) and Administration, please contact teach@sierranevada.edu.
New! Social, Emotional, & Academic Development (SEAD) Endorsement
Location: Online
SEAD Endorsement Courses:
SEAD 501: Introduction to Social, Emotional, and Academic Development Skills (3 credits)
SEAD 502: Practices that Support Nevada Policies, Equity, and Critical Issues (3 credits)
SEAD 503: Methods & Curriculum for Modeling, Teaching, & Implementing SEAD (3 credits)
SEAD 504: Assessments, Evaluations, Monitoring and Improvement Planning (3 credits)
SEAD Spring 2021 Courses:
- SEAD 503: January 25 – March 14
- SEAD 504: March 15 – May 2
English Language Acquisition and Development (ELAD) Endorsement
(Formerly TESL)
Location: Online
ELAD Endorsement Courses:
ELAD 561: Assessment and Evaluation of English Language Learners (3 credits)
ELAD 562: Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)
ELAD 563E: Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for English Language Learners in Prekindergarten and Elementary School (2 credits)
ELAD 563S: Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for English Language Learners in Secondary Schools (2 credits)
ELAD 564: Language Acquisition Theory and Development Practices (3 credits)
ELAD 590: ELAD Practicum (1 credit)
ELAD Fall 2020 Courses – Online
- ELAD 561: January 25 – March 14
- ELAD 562: March 15 – May 2
- ELAD 563E/S: January 25 – March 14
- ELAD 564: March 15 – May 2
- ELAD 590: January 25 – May 16
Autism Endorsement
Format: Online with Virtual Face-to-Face Class Sessions
Autism Endorsement Courses:
AUTS 501 Characteristics of Pupils with Autism (3 credits)
AUTS 503 Communication and Language Development in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 credits)
AUTS 504 Augmentative Alternative Communication and Instruction (3 credits)
AUTS 505 Curriculum Development and Methods and Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism (3 credits)
AUTS Spring 2021 Courses
* Starred courses have virtual face-to-face sessions. See the schedule.
- AUTS 503: * January 29 – March 20
- AUTS 504: * April 9 – May 8
AUTS Summer 2021 Courses
- AUTS 505: May 17 – Aug 8, 2021
- AUTS 501: May 17 – Aug 8, 2021
Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) Endorsement
Format: Online with Virtual Face-to-Face Class Sessions
GATE Endorsement Courses:
GTED 560 Methods and Strategies for Teaching Gifted and Talented Learners (3 credits)
GTED 561 Assessment and Programs for Gifted and Talented Learners (3 credits)
GTED 562 Curriculum Development in Content Ares for Gifted and Talented Learners (3 credits)
GTED 563 Characteristics and Needs of the Gifted and Talented Learners (3 credits)
GATE Spring 2021 Courses
* Starred courses have virtual face-to-face sessions. See the schedule.
- GTED 562: * January 29 – March 20, 2021
- GTED 560: * March 15 – May 2
GATE Summer 2021 Courses
- GTED 561: May 17 – Aug 8, 2021
- GTED 563: May 17 – Aug 8, 2021
Other Certification & Professional Development Courses
Register for Endorsement Courses
Just $175 per credit!
A partial payment of $50 per course is required to register. Payment (in full or payment plan) is required before the start of the course
For other other endorsement questions or options at SNU, including Special Education (SPED) and Administration, please contact teach@sierranevada.edu.
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