Courses offered by Washington State University's College of Education through Distance Degree Programs are listed below according to the program to which they apply. Some courses may apply to more than one program and be used to fulfill the following needs:

• Certification or Endorsement as appropriate.
• Master's program credit: Students who want to apply the credits from these courses to a master's program must be admitted to the Graduate School at the time of enrollment and have approval from their graduate program advisor or committee (students may not be able to apply courses taken without prior approval to a master's program).
• Personal professional development: Students can take these courses for their own enrichment as a non-degree student without being associated with a specific program or degree.

• T & L 541—Pre Assessment Seminar for Professional Certification (3 cr)
  Prereq: Admission to Professional Certification Program (PCP). Participants learn the elements of excellence in professional practice with a focus on educational research. Provides an opportunity to develop a professional growth plan, (PGP) reflect on personal practice, and begin gathering evidence from one’s professional work to demonstrate a positive impact on student learning.
  
  
• T & L 543—Culminating Seminar for Professional Certificate (2 cr)
  Prereq: T & L 541. The Culminating Seminar provides the opportunity for teachers to synthesize the evidence and supporting materials they will provide in a portfolio to the PGT. Teachers will work in teams to refine their portfolios and provide peer review of portfolio materials. Additionally, the Culminating Seminar will conclude with a review of the requirements for certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
  
  
• T & L 499—Gathering Evidence Advanced Track (1 cr)
  Prereq: Must qualify as Advanced Track Candidate. Participants will research and examine best practices in the teaching profession as they apply to their field and context. Evidence must demonstrate positive impact on student learning. Professional Certification portfolio will be completed and submitted for assessment.
  
  
• Ed Ad 520—Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction [Gathering Evidence] (2 cr)
  Prereq: T & L 541. Participants will research and examine best practices in the teaching profession as they apply to their field and context. Participants will continue to develop evidence for their Professional Certification portfolio based on best practices. Evidence will demonstrate positive impact in student learning.

College of Education Teaching and Learning: ESL Courses

• Sp Ed 301—Education of Exceptional Children (3 cr)
  Classification, developmental characteristics, and etiology of exceptional children; research and methods of instruction in the classroom.
  [Prerequisite; must be taken before or concurrent with other courses.]
  
  
• Sp Ed 504—Professional Skills in Special Education (3 cr)
  Graduate-level counterpart of Sp Ed 404; additional requirements. Credit not granted for both Sp Ed 404 and 504. [Topic: Special Education and the Law]