Special
Education Major
What is Special Education?
Special Education is centered on the
education of behaviorally difficult, mentally disabled,
physically disabled and learning impaired students. A
specialized kind of teacher, this person must have great
patience with children with all kinds of conditions, and
is their responsibility to ensure that the education these
children receive is a thorough and complete one.
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What are Some Specializations
Within this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
Education
of the Autistic |
Education
of the Gifted and Talented |
Education
of the Multiple Handicapped |
Education
of the Emotionally Handicapped |
Education
of the Mentally Handicapped |
Education
of the Speech Impaired |
Education
of the Physically Handicapped |
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What Kinds of Students Major
in Special Education?
In this major, many individuals in this
field will be presented the challenge of educating students
with significant learning disabilities. Students in this
major have a high desire to help students, children and
adults, who require special attention and increased levels
of support in order to become productive citizens. There
is a high demand for qualified teachers in this area.
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What Courses Do Special Education
Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for 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.
Assistive
Technology |
Behavior
Management |
Human
Development and Learning |
Assessment
in Special Education |
Issues
in Special Populations |
Cultural
and Linguistic Diversity |
Mild/Moderate
Disabilities |
Moderate/Severe
Disabilities |
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What Types of Positions do
Special Education Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Rehabilitation
Services |
Special
Education Teacher |
Early
Interventionist |
Teacher
of the Gifted and Talented |
Rehabilitation
Counseling |
Resource
Specialist Teacher |
Educational
Therapist |
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Related Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University Departments to Consider
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offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
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major offer excellent programs to consider.
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to Consider
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Special Education Major
