Special Education Programs
Majors
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Learning and Behavior Specialist (LBS)
Earn a professional educator’s license for teaching children K-21 with a range of disabilities.
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D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist (DHH)
Earn a professional educator’s license for teaching children PreK-21 with a range of hearing impairments.
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Low Vision and Blindness Specialist (LVB)
Earn a professional educator’s license for teaching children PreK-21 with a range of visual impairments.
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Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE)
Designed for paraprofessionals seeking to earn a professional educator’s license with a Learning and Behavior Specialist endorsement.
Minors and Endorsements
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Learning and Behavior Specialist (LBS 1) Endorsement
Earn an endorsement to teach children with a range of disabilities.
Graduate
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Master’s Degree in Special Education
Earn a Master’s degree to advance special education knowledge and further develop teacher leadership skills.
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Master’s Degree in Education: Low Vision and Blindness
Designed for licensed teachers to gain specialized skills to work with blind or visually impaired students ages 3-21 through this Master’s program.
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Doctorate in Special Education
Earn a Doctoral degree to prepare for leadership roles and enhance special education services through this Ed.D. program.
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Director of Special Education Post-Master’s Certificate
Earn a Director of Special Education endorsement through this online certificate program.
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Behavior Intervention Specialist Certificate
Earn a Behavior Intervention Specialist Certificate that prepares teachers to serve students with challenging behavioral needs.
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Curriculum Adaptation Specialist Certificate
Earn a Curriculum Adaptation Specialist Certificate that prepares teachers to adapt, augment, and modify curricula.
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Multiple Disabilities Specialist Certificate
Earn a Multiple Disabilities Specialist Certificate that prepares teachers the needs of students with a range of moderate and severe disabilities.
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Transition Specialist Certificate
Earn a Transition Specialist Certificate that prepares teachers to develop, implement, and evaluate secondary transition programs.