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Graduate Programs

Graduate Endorsements

Expand Your Credentials. Broaden Your Impact.

The W offers graduate-level endorsement programs for licensed teachers who want to add specialized credentials in Reading, Gifted, or Special Education. Each endorsement is a four-course sequence (12 credit hours) that can be completed as part of a graduate degree program (M.Ed. or MAT) or taken independently as a non-degree-seeking student.

These endorsements increase career opportunities, provide specialized skills for working with diverse learners, and strengthen your professional portfolio.

Reading (K–12) Endorsement

The Reading endorsement prepares teachers to support literacy development at every grade level. Coursework focuses on early literacy, reading assessment, and interventions.
Coursework Includes:

  • Early Literacy I
  • Early Literacy II
  • Integrating Reading & Writing Across the Curriculum
  • Diagnosing & Assessing Reading Difficulties

Gifted (K–12) Endorsement

The Gifted endorsement equips teachers to identify and support advanced learners. Coursework emphasizes program design, affective needs, and instructional strategies for gifted students.
Coursework Includes:

  • Understanding Gifted Populations
  • Methods & Materials for Teaching the Gifted
  • Affective & Social Needs of the Gifted
  • Program Development & Evaluation

Special Education (K–12) Endorsement

The Special Education endorsement prepares teachers to serve students with mild to moderate disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Coursework emphasizes legal and ethical practices, behavior management, and inclusive teaching strategies.
Coursework Includes:

  • Diversity & Inclusion in the Educational Setting
  • Teaching in the Inclusion Classroom
  • Exceptional Learners & Behavioral Management
  • Ethical & Legal Practices in Special Education

Why Choose These Endorsements?

  • Add new teaching areas to your existing license.
  • Gain specialized expertise in high-need fields.
  • Flexible online course delivery.
  • Affordable tuition and faculty support.

Career Outcomes
Teachers with graduate endorsements are prepared for:

  • Expanded teaching opportunities in public and private schools.
  • Leadership in literacy, gifted, or inclusive education.
  • Greater competitiveness for promotions or advanced study.

The W Difference
At The W, endorsements can be earned while completing a master’s degree or taken on their own. This flexibility allows teachers to grow their expertise in ways that fit their personal and professional goals.

Contact Us
Have questions about graduate endorsements? Connect with our program navigator, Christi Dillon, at cmdillon@muw.edu or 662-329-7190 for step-by-step guidance.

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