Foundations of special education for schools and society BS
Make a difference in the field of special education
Gain expertise in special education to expand its reach in schools and society. This program does not lead to the Academic and Behavioral Strategist (ABS) or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teaching license.
What to expect
- Paraprofessional
- Personal care attendant
- Community education coordinator
- Public policymaker
- Assessment coordinator
- Due process coordinator
- Special education parent/student advocate
- Academic or behavioral interventionist
- Careers with a variety of disability organizations
View a sample plan of classes or a complete list of program requirements.
Your required coursework will include special education courses as well as human development and diversity and social justice classes.
In addition, you’ll work with your adviser to select courses from one area of interest to enhance your special education coursework. Examples include but are not limited to: Deaf studies; speech-language-hearing sciences; mental health, wellbeing, and resilience; elementary education; reading; math; social studies; learning technologies; or psychological foundations of education.
Tuition
Visit the College of Education and Human Development's Tuition and Financial Aid page for information on tuition.
Scholarships
Special education scholarships, fellowships, and awards
Incoming first-year students who are interested in special education are automatically considered for the Campbell Scholarship for Education. Visit the Office of Admissions scholarships page for more information on this and additional CEHD scholarships available to incoming first-year students.
Minnesota Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship Pilot Program
Minnesota Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship Pilot Program provides post-secondary financial assistance to eligible undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing to become teachers, have demonstrated financial need, and belong to racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in the state’s teacher workforce.
Faculty
Robert Henery
Lecturer
Amy Kunkel
Assistant teaching professor, special education licensure coordinator, ABS program lead
Jennifer McComas
Professor