Special Education and Teaching Major

Description: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies. Is Special Education and Teaching the right major for you?
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Special Education and Teaching Major

What Courses Do Special Education and Teaching Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Special Education and Teaching majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.