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Division of Special Education

The division of special education offers undergraduate and graduate programs in special education. We have produced professionals in special education including outstanding teachers, superintendents, school administrators, consultants, and researchers. Our program is designed to prepare prospective educators to teach students with mild to moderate disabilities, as well as those with severe and multiple disabilities in a variety of educational settings. We also focus on transition and post-school employment for persons with disabilities. In addition, we provide research opportunities related to students with disabilities.
The division of special education consists of three departments: Early childhood special education, elementary special education, and secondary special education.

Early Childhood Special Education

The department of early childhood special education trains prospective educators to acquire professional knowledge and skills to teach kindergarteners with disabilities. The program focuses on practical experiences working with young children with special needs and families in the field.

Elementary Special Education

The department of elementary special education trains prospective educators to acquire professional knowledge and skills to teach elementary school students with disabilities. The program focuses on practical experiences working with children (Grades 1-6) with special needs, school-related professionals, and families in the field

Secondary Special Education

The department of secondary special education trains prospective educators in the professional knowledge and skills needed to teach secondary school students with disabilities. The program focuses on practical experiences working with middle and high school students with special needs, their families, and professionals in a special education area.

Careers

Students who graduate in this program will receive the special education teacher certification. The graduates work as special education teachers in schools or in disability rehabilitation centers; or alternatively as consultants, researchers in academic institutions, and as professors.

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