Special Education - Benedictine University

Special Education from Benedictine University is a Campus Bachelor Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. As a special education major, the student receives a liberal education through courses in mathematics, natural sciences, fine arts, English and social science. Professional preparation includes courses in history and philosophy of education , educational psychology, methods of reading and language arts and technology for education. Students learn to develop lesson plans, prepare instructional materials and teach within small and large group settings. In addition, students complete coursework in special education and related disciplines, including courses in learners of diverse abilities, characteristics and methods of children with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and physical and mental disabilities, as well as classroom management, working with families of children with disabilities, and psychological assessment. Benedictine University is committed to develop dedicated, co mpetent, liberally educated teachers, well versed in the principles and skills for successful teaching . Students also receive a solid foundation in methodologies through the following experiences: ? Preclinicals: experiences which involve observing and teaching under a professional teacher in an off-campus classroom setting. ? Micro-teaching: the opportunity to participate in and evaluate various teaching activities. ? Student Teaching: a full semester of teaching under professional guidance. View more details on Benedictine University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.