You can obtain an endorsement in Traffic Safety during the six-week summer session
through Central Washington University. Only four courses are needed.
Courses will be offered simultaneously in Ellensburg and Des Moines at the CWU
Des Moines center (enrollment permitting).
All courses are Monday through Thursday, except special days and times for SED 484
as shown below. Classes begin June 23.
SED 382 Driver Task Analysis (3 credits)
Introduction to the driving task, the highway transportation system, and a review
of the required concepts and skills necessary for traffic safety education.
SED 481 Teaching TSE: Classroom & Simulation (3 credits)
Methods, materials and techniques for teaching traffic safety education in the classroom
and driving simulation. Prerequisite: SED 382 or approval by the instructor. Laboratory
experience teaching peers and high school beginning drivers will be provided.
SED 482 Teaching TSE: Behind-the-Wheel (5 credits)
This course examines methods, materials and techniques for teaching novice drivers
in a dual-control traffic safety education vehicle. Emphasis is placed on laboratory
organization, administration and delivery of the behind-the-wheel lessons. Laboratory
experience with beginning drivers is provided.
SED 484 Organization and Administration of TSE (3 credits)
This course examines the development and management of a performance-based traffic
safety education program. All students meet June 26 and 27 in Ellensburg and the
class will continue as a DE class between Ellensburg and Des Moines. Please refer
to the class schedule in SAFARI for complete dates.
Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to teach all phases of Traffic
Safety Education, including classroom, simulation, and behind-the-wheel.
Add some excitement and additional income to your teaching credentials
and become a certified Traffic Safety Education teacher!!!
All courses require a permission code.
For more information, or to register early contact:
Scott Calahan
Hogue Technology Building (Office #206)
Call 963-3218
calahans@cwu.edu
