Department of Special Education

Bachelor's Degree

The Department of Special Education prepares teachers to work with children who have emotional and behavioral disorders, mental retardation, and specific learning disabilities. The undergraduate program is a state-approved program that leads to certification in ESE (previously varying exceptionalities) and an endorsement in ESOL.

Specialization: ESE (previously varying exceptionalities)

Students are required to meet University and College of Education entrance requirements prior to enrollment in the Department. Upon admission, students affiliate with the campus on which they wish to take their program of studies. Students may not register for courses on other campuses without permission.

The program sequence includes three semesters of part-time field experiences and one semester of full-day internship. All part-time field experiences must be successfully completed as a member of a team concurrently enrolled in a specified course in designated local schools. Final Internships are assigned to designated school districts where partnerships exist.

		Field experiences begin   during the first semester of a student's enrollment with increasing involvement throughout the program. Students are responsible for providing transportation to their experience sites.

In some instances students may pursue a part-time program. This requires that students be available to participate in field experiences and concurrent classes during regular school hours.

Prerequisites Required-Please contact Student Academic Services in the College of Education.