(1) This administrative endorsement is issued in the specific field of special education. This endorsement may be issued to applicants who submit verification of:

(a) successful completion, at an accredited college or university, of a master's degree in special education or a master's degree in a special education related service field, i.e., school psychologist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, registered nurse, clinical social worker, or clinical professional counselor;

(b) full licensure in the field of specialization;

(c) three years of successful experience in an accredited school setting as an appropriately licensed and assigned teacher, or five years of successful experience in an accredited school setting as a fully licensed and assigned related services provider;

(d) at least 14 graduate semester credits in education or the equivalent to include:

(i) general school administration;

(ii) administration in the specific area to be endorsed;

(iii) supervision of instruction;

(iv) basic school finance; and

(v) school law; and

(e) a supervised practicum/internship (minimum of four semester credits or appropriate waiver) . The recommendation of the appropriate official(s) is required.