Special Education
#6 Ranked Program by U.S. News & World Report
The Department of Special Education offers students the opportunity to gain specialist training and research experience with diverse populations across the lifespan. We offer both undergraduate and graduate programs, and our students study topics such as supporting bilingual students with disabilities, math and reading interventions, design and evaluation of assistive technology, educating students with autism spectrum disorders and the transition and post-school employment for people with disabilities.
The Department of Special Education is a collaboration between faculty, students, staff and resources aimed at improving the quality of life and promoting success for individuals with disabilities.
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Our students engage in coursework led by experts in the field, and innovative research aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
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Our research has an important global impact. The underlying focus of our research aims to improve the quality of life and access to equitable education for individuals with disabilities and their families, particularly in K-12 education.
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Information Session: Online Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Master’s Program
Associate Professor Jessica Toste awarded U.S. Department of Education grant.
Assistant Professor Dr. Peng Peng will be co-investigator on study about intervention for students with learning disabilities.
Department of Special Education Ranks No.6 in the Nation
The Department of Special Education rated as one of the best in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
Associate Professors Receive Grants EIR Grants from the U.S. Department of Education
Dr. Christian Doabler and Dr. Doris Baker will research how to prepare high-needs students for science instruction.
