Special Education

Program Information
Chairperson: Sue Severson
Assessment Coordinator:
Degrees Offered: B.S., M.S.
Mission Statement
Program Web Site

Student Learning Outcomes - Undergraduate

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of teaching and core content knowledge in special education.

2. Demonstrate ability to assess, teach and evaluate learners with disabilities.

3. Demonstrate ability to assume professional role of a special education teacher and demonstrate appropriate dispositions for teaching.

4. Demonstrate professional research and writing capabilities.

5. Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of learning strategies which may include assistive technology and universal design in instruction.

Student Learning Outcomes - Graduate

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of teaching and core content knowledge in special education.

2. Demonstrate ability to assess, teach and evaluate learners with disabilities.

3. Demonstrate ability to assume professional role of a special education teacher and demonstrate appropriate dispositions for teaching.

4. Demonstrate professional research and writing capabilities through completion of written comprehensive exam and project or thesis.

5. Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of learning strategies which may include assistive technology and universal design in instruction.

Assessment Plans

• 2006 Plan

• 2002 Plan

Assessment Reports

• 2006 Full Assessment Report

• 2004 Report

• 1999 Report

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