The Division of Special Education offers two graduate level options related to endorsement:
Masters Degree and Endorsement in Severe Disabilities  Individuals may pursue a combination Masters Degree and Endorsement in Severe Disabilities. For more information, see Masters Degree in  Special Education with emphasis in Severe Disabilities.

 Endorsement only in Severe Disabilities Individuals may choose to pursue an endorsement to teach in the area of severe disabilities without pursuing a Masters Degree.

Prerequisites
Candidate must hold a Nebraska Mild/Moderate Teaching Endorsement in Special Education (or equivalent) to enter the program. SPED 400/800 (3 cr) Characteristics of Exceptional Persons (or equivalent) SPED 812 (3 cr) Assessment Techniques for Diverse Learners (or equivalent) SPED 814 (2 cr) Behavior Management (or equivalent) SPED 814 (3 cr) Instructional Methods for Students with Diverse Needs (or equivalent)
Required Courses
Course #	Title & Description	Credit Hours
SPED 480/880	Educating Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	3
SPED 809	Autism (ASDs): Effective Assessment and Intervention	3
SPED 810	Autism (ASDs): Methods and Program Planning	2
SPED 881	Methods for Students with Intellectual and Severe Disabilities	3
SPED 882	Specialized Instruction for Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities	3
SPED 980	Assessment of Students with Severe, Sensory, and Developmental Disabilities	2
SPED 981	Functional Assessment & Behavioral Support for Students with Severe and Deveopmental Disabilities	2
SPED 896P	Field Experience: Severe (concurrently w/ 810, 882, 980 or 981)	2
SPED 897P	Student Teaching : SMH/ASD, P-6 & 7-12	3
	Program Total	23