Overview | Special Education

If you enjoy encouraging children who have unique challenges and could see yourself teaching in a special education setting, consider this major. This program helps future special education teachers adapt instructional strategies and create inclusive learning environments with meaningful learning activities for individuals with exceptionalities. The Special Education Major is aligned with the Council for Exceptional Children educator preparation standards and meets the requirements for a special education license in the state of Wisconsin.

Program Outcomes

• Use knowledge of learner development and individual learning differences to select, develop and adapt instructional strategies to advance learning of individuals with exceptionalities
• Create safe, inclusive learning environments.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with general educators, parents and other colleagues.
• Use knowledge of field and ethical principles to inform, practice, and engage in lifelong learning.