Special Education
Teachers fulfill unique needs in the lives and development of children whose needs go beyond what is usually available in the classroom.
Special Education, B.S.
Special education teachers are dynamic individuals that enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and managing a variety of tasks. Special education teachers also have excellent communication skills as they frequently collaborate with families, related service providers, and administrators. Oftentimes, they work alongside the general education teacher in the regular classroom as well as provide small group learning in their own classroom. Ultimately, special education teachers advocate for students with disabilities to ensure that each child receives individualized instruction, tailored to meet the unique needs of a particular student.
If you have a desire to experience this rewarding profession, a Bachelor's degree in special education can lead to numerous employment opportunities. At MTSU, you can take the important first steps by choosing to major in Special Education in the Department of Elementary and Special Education. The Interventionist (K-8 or 6-12) and Comprehensive (K-12) programs lead to initial teacher licensure.
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News Briefs
Registration is open and spots are still available for 乐播传媒入口鈥檚聽Inclusive College Experience聽camp for people ages 16 to 25 with intellectual disabilities.
乐播传媒入口鈥檚聽Center for Educational Media聽is hosting its annual聽PK-12 Collaborative Summer Academies聽鈥� full-day professional development opportunities for teachers of English Language Learners, special education聽teachers and school counselors.聽
Special Education, B.S.
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Dr. Pence is a valuable resource in the college of education. She understands what it鈥檚 like to be in the classroom and has vast skills in helping to prepare teachers. Dr. Pope was excellent at preparing me for a co-teaching scenario.
-Julie Peters, Class of '21, Special Education Teacher, Rutherford County Schools
I taught special education for 6 years and was offered a job before graduation.
-Katelyn Peters, Class of '18
MTSU鈥檚 Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our guides.
Special Education Degrees
Students willing to work with a broad spectrum of abilities can earn a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, choosing from either Interventionist (K-8 & 6-12) or Comprehensive program (K-12).
For complete curriculum details, click on REQUIREMENTS.
An undergraduate minor in Special Education is available.
Other programs in the department
Undergraduate
Other undergraduate majors offered in the Department of Elementary and Special Education and leading to a B.S. include Early Childhood Education (grades Prek-3), Elementary Education (grades K-5) and Middle Level Education聽(grades 6-8).
Students wishing to teach in secondary schools must complete a major in the subject they wish to teach and a minor in Secondary Education in the Womack Department of Educational Leadership. Directed teaching and applying for and receiving teacher licensure complete the preparation process.
Graduate
Graduate degrees available through the Department of Elementary and Special Education include the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with programs of study in Special Education with two concentrations: Comprehensive and Interventionist, Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in聽Elementary School Education and Initial Licensure, and 尝颈迟别谤补肠测听
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Literacy Studies and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success聽are available in the College of Education.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
MTSU discloses that the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Special Education is a teacher licensure preparation program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the 乐播传媒入口 Department of Education. Admission to an undergraduate teacher licensure preparation program does not guarantee that students will obtain a teacher license. Successful completion of the program meets the educational requirements to apply for a practitioner teacher licensure in 乐播传媒入口.
The BS Special Education disclosure provided on MTSU鈥檚 indicates the states and territories where MTSU has determined, through reasonable and good faith effort, that the program does or does not meet the educational requirements for other US states and territories. Licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards, which are subject to change. Current and prospective students not located in 乐播传媒入口 or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of 乐播传媒入口 should contact the appropriate state licensing agency or board and discuss their plans with an advisor and the MTSU before enrolling in the program to ensure they have the most up-to-date information and guidance regarding licensure requirements.
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