Education Endorsements
Education Endorsements
Develop your skills and elevate your expertise through an endorsement program at Spalding University. Whether you want to work with new student populations, instruct English as a second language, leverage technology for excellent instruction, improve student reading outcomes or flourish in teacher leadership, an education endorsement through Spalding University can help you reach your goals.
- 12 credit hours for Instructional Computer Technology, Teaching English as a Second Language and Reading endorsements
- 18 credit hours for Teacher Leadership endorsement
- Endorsement in Instructional Computer Technology, Teaching English as a Second Language and Reading may be used as the 12 cognate hours required for a Master of Education in Teacher Leader
Courses
The Education Endorsement programs feature unique courses based on each endorsement topic. Examples include:
- Multimedia Applications for Teaching and Learning
- Assistive/Adaptive Technology
- Instructional Design
- Oral and Written Language Development
- Developmental Reading in Middle and High School
- Literary Assessment and Intervention
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Structure of American English
- Practicum
- Leadership Behavior and Promoting Change
- Professional Learning for School Transformation
- Learner-Centered Design and Evaluation
Tuition
Endorse your future. Learn about tuition and fees, as well as your financial aid options.

Accreditation
The program meets Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board (KYEPSB) requirements for educator credentials in P-12 schools. Spalding University’s School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). That means that you are getting a quality education that follows industry best practices.
Admissions Requirements
Ready to enhance your educational career? Discover how Spalding’s Education Endorsements can help you take the next step.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Turn the possible into the practical. Education endorsement earners tend to earn higher salaries, improve student performance and enhance career opportunities.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Prepare to succeed. Rank I Certification can equip you for leadership positions as a:
- Adjunct instructor
- Classroom teacher
- College & career readiness coordinator
- Curriculum specialist
- District administrator
- Instructional supervisors
- School counselor
- Specialist teacher
- Principal
- Professional development coordinator
Spalding University’s Graduate Education Certificate Programs are designed for educators, school leaders, and instructional specialists who want to deepen their expertise, expand their credentials, and drive meaningful change in education. These programs offer flexible, high-impact professional learning tailored to the evolving needs of modern educators.
Glenn Baete, Assistant Professor