Special Education
Bachelor of Science in Education (Students interested in this major need to talk to an advisor in the College of Education for details.)
At a Glance
The quality of a child's education plays a vital role in his or her growth and maturation, which is why UWG offers this exciting department as a place for students to learn the best ways to help children learn for and about themselves. With expert preparation in a variety of special education disciplines, students go on to do essential and rewarding work in learning disabilities and emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as speech pathology for schools, hospitals and clinics.Why should I choose UWG's Special Education program?
- Fully accredited by the National Council of Associations of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
- Faculty are recognized for their work with students.
- The faculty members are diverse and have had experience teaching in public schools or experiences working with children with varying disabilities through other agencies.
Are there any special opportunities available?
- Early involvement with field experience in all program options
What can I do after graduation, graduate school and job-wise?
- The Department's mission is to prepare professional educators who understand and appropriately use specific critical information and who can demonstrate skills and competencies needed for work with diverse groups of children with special needs.
- The Special Education programs prepare teachers to work with pupils pre-K-grade 12 with behavior disorders, learning disabilities, mental retardation, severe and profound disabilities, and in general education classrooms.
- Graduate programs guide teachers in the acquisition of advanced skills including those related to informed, reflective and ethical decision making.
What kind of student organizations, clubs or honorary societies can I join?
- Student Council for Exceptional Children
What kind of facilities and equipment will be made available to me?
- Quality computers for all faculty.
- Opportunities to be trained in the use of word processing, Powerpoint, Microsoft Publisher, Inspiration, database, spreadsheet, presentation and therapy software packages.
- Computer labs (Mac and PC based) are available for students in the COE.
- Technology is integrated into the curriculum by faculty and students.
Does the faculty specialize in certain areas?
- Faculty are nationally recognized in their specialities:
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- Applied behavior analysis
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
- Mental retardation
- Autism
- Multicultural education
- Transition
- Learning disabilities
- Differentiated instruction
- Gifted
