School Safety Endorsement

Course Requirements: 12 Credit Hours

• SSE 535 - Introduction to School Safety Credit(s): 3 hours
• SSE 544 - School Emergency and Crisis Preparedness Credit(s): 3 hours
• SSE 553 - School Security, Crime, and Violence Prevention Credit(s): 3 hours
• SSE 562 - Physical Plant Security Credit(s): 3 hours

Continuous Assessment:

Entrance to the University

1. Bachelor’s Degree from accredited IHE
2. G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher
3. Three letters of recommendation supporting favorable dispositions rating candidates in Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, and Collaboration
4. Valid Teaching License

Entrance to the Unit

1. Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher
2. Kentucky Professional Code of Ethics signed by candidate.
3. UC Character and Fitness signed by candidate.
4. UC Contract of Understanding
5. Completion of Program Pre-Test within first course taken after admission to program

Midpoint Requirements:

1. 3.0 or higher G.P.A. in coursework
2. Two favorable disposition assessments
3. Kentucky Professional Code of Ethics signed by candidate.
4. UC Character and Fitness signed by candidate.

Exit Requirements:

1. A minimum of 21 hours completed at University of the Cumberlands
2. Exit Portfolio (standards based)
3. G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
4. Total 4 disposition assessments
5. Field/Clinical Experience completed.
6. Maximum 6-year time limit
7. CA-1 submitted to EPSB.
8. Completion of program Post-Test