Special Education - Langston University

Special Education from Langston University is a Campus Bachelor Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Mission: The mission of the Department of Special Education is to provide exemplary teacher preparation in the area of Mild/Moderate Disabilities. The importance of properly prepared special education teachers is especially important with the recent federal legislation which addresses the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and inclusion. Faculty in the Special Education Department are cognizant of the directives and are ensuring that the candidates in special education are aware of and meet the mandates as outlined. Vision: The constant increase of children with special needs in the classroom has resulted in a high demand for highly qualified special education teachers. An organized recruitment plan to increase the number of majors in this area is being implemented. The Special Education Department seeks to prepare prospective teacher candidates to meet the ever-changing needs of these students to become productive citizens in this global society. Goals and Objectives The goals and objectives of the Special Education Department are to 1. Provide optimal, relevant instruction to candidates seeking degrees in Mild/Moderate Disabilities; 2. Prepare teachers who will make judicious decisions that will foster learning; 3. Increase the number of teacher candidates and faculty in this area; 4. Provide highly qualified special education teachers for the state and nation. Description of Special Education Program: The Department of Special Education offers a teacher education program in the area of Mild/Moderate Disabilities which enables the graduate to teach from the prekindergarten level through the twelfth grade. View more details on Langston University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.