Do you believe in the power of education to change the world? Do you think the answer to some of the most challenging problems facing our society will be discovered not in the lab, but in a classroom? Do you have a passion for asking questions, for teaching and for learning? We do. Explore your opportunities here in the College of Education, Department of Special Education.
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Academic Programs in Special Education
Whether you're headed to college for the first time or you're returning to earn an advanced degree, we have a program that will meet your needs. You can start exploring the possibilities by following the links below:
Bachelor's Program- Learning and Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) - Initial Illinois Teacher Certification Program
- Early Intervention Project PREP - Option for Early Intervention Credential
- Learning and Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) - Graduate Initial Illinois Teacher Certification Program
- Learning and Behavior Specialist II (LBS II) - Graduate Teacher Certification in a Specialized Area
- Infancy and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
- General Special Education (does not lead to teacher certification)
- Research Practitioner in Special Education (does not lead to teacher certification)
- Short-Term Emergency Certification in Special Education
- Director of Special Education Focus (leads to certification as a Director of Special Education)
Doctoral Program