Individuals with a B.S./B.A. are eligible to apply for admission to this teaching and Master's level training program. The program includes basic General Education and Professional Foundation courses. It also includes both the general Special Education content courses with the specialized courses in severe disabilities as additions to the foundations in General Education. These courses include methods and practicum experiences. This endorsement matches the requirements for the current endorsement in Special Education, Severe Disabilities. With the proposed program, the student can enter the program as a Masters student and earn an initial endorsement in severe disabilities.