Programs
Undergraduate students can major in special education that leads to a recommendation for teacher certification in special education (EC-12) and general education (EC-6). Students learn the foundations of teaching and supporting children with mild to severe disabilities. Our master’s and doctoral students engage in coursework led by experts in the field, and conduct innovative research aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Students interested in becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts, either at the BCBA or BCBA-D level, should explore our Autism and Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Intervention master’s and doctoral programs.
Undergraduate Program
Special Education Undergraduate Studies
Graduates with a background in special education are in high demand by elementary and secondary schools.
Graduate Students: The deadline shown in the graduate school application differs from our official deadline. For the most up‑to‑date information, please refer to the deadlines published on our program pages.
Master’s Programs
Autism and Developmental Disabilities (BCBA)
Featuring a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) approved course sequence, the Autism and Developmental Disabilities (A&DD) master’s program provides students with cutting-edge training for conducting educational and clinical work. Students engage in hands-on practice with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. The M.Ed. in A&DD is ideal for students who want to pursue careers as teachers or behavior analysts and clinicians.
This program may be taken either online or in person.
Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Intervention
Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Intervention provides students with advanced training in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practices to support students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and related learning disabilities.
Early Childhood Intervention (BCBA)
Featuring a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) approved course sequence, our Early Childhood Intervention M.Ed. program prepares students to become leading experts in instruction and intervention for young children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
This program may be taken either online or in person.
Doctoral Programs
Autism and Developmental Disabilities (BCBA-D)
Ideal for those who want a career in academia and clinical-based settings, the students in the our program engage in hands-on practice with individuals from across the lifespan. Our faculty provides students with teaching, research and clinical training experiences that will prepare them to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts at the BCBA-D level.
Early Childhood Intervention (BCBA-D)
The Early Childhood Intervention program prepares the next generation of scholars with strong coursework and intensive mentoring from faculty members who conduct cutting-edge clinical and translational research to improve the lives of young children with disabilities and their families. Students will be prepared to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts at the BCBA-D level.
Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders
Learn to improve the quality of education for students with disabilities. This Ph.D. program takes an interdisciplinary approach to special education by encouraging students to develop leadership, research and practice skills by participating in studies and teaching alongside faculty.
Special Education Systems
Focus on how special education is shaped by—and interacts with—larger systems such as law, health care, public policy and community organizations. Students will investigate how these systems influence service access, educational outcomes and family experiences across different populations.
Contacts
Saury Ramos-Torres
Undergraduate Advisor
Terry Falcomata
Graduate Advisor
Kelsey Samsel
Graduate Coordinator
