WSU Vancouver

Add-on endorsements for certified teachers

Expand Your Teaching Credentials and Impact

Certified educators can expand their teaching options and classroom impact by pursuing add-on endorsements. Through targeted coursework, teachers who already hold a valid Washington state teaching credential can gain the specialized skills needed to support diverse student populations. WSU Vancouver provides the foundational preparation required to earn credentials in high-demand fields, helping educators meet regional school needs while advancing their professional capabilities.

These specialized learning pathways focus on practical classroom applications and critical instructional strategies. Candidates can choose tracks that fit their professional goals and current teaching environments. By blending academic preparation with required state content testing, educators gain the technical knowledge necessary to successfully earn their new credentials.

Testing and Requirements

To earn an add-on endorsement, candidates must complete the required coursework and pass the associated state content test. For additional details regarding testing guidelines and registration, visit the official testing information site.

To learn more about specific regulations or the option to teach while completing your requirements, review the details regarding the Special Education endorsement and the Pre-Endorsement Waiver.

Enrollment and Tuition

Because add-on endorsement courses do not apply to a graduate degree, students apply and enroll under a non-degree seeking status. This status allows participants to pay the undergraduate tuition rate. Please be aware that non-degree seeking students are not eligible for federal financial aid, including federal student loans or grants.

B.A. & MIT (Elementary/Secondary)

Education Academic Coordinator

van.education@wsu.edu

(360) 546-9673

Certifications, M.A., Ed.M & Ed.D

Education Academic Coordinator

van.education@wsu.edu

(360) 546-9075

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Plan Your Education Degree

To successfully integrate an add-on endorsement into your professional portfolio, you must coordinate your required classes and school-based practicum hours. Your plan will vary depending on your chosen discipline, such as online Special Education modules, videoconferencing math sessions, or English Language Learner tracks. Connecting with an advisor ensures you fulfill all state prerequisite competencies and prepare accurately for your mandatory content exams.

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