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Fields of Study College of Education and Human Development

The College of Education and Human Development
104 Burton Hall - 178 Pillsbury Dr. SE - Minneapolis MN 55455
Tel: 612-625-6806 - Fax: 612-626-7496

Special education

The special education program address issues related to the full development of individuals with special needs and their families. Coursework is available in the areas of learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, developmental disabilities, and deaf/hard of hearing issues.

Students in the program explore leadership and problem-solving approaches that are grounded in research and applied in a variety of educational, cultural, and recreational settings with a primary focus on special needs infants, children, and adults and their families.

Program highlights

Flexible programs: The M.Ed./initial licensure program may be taken either full time or part time.

National recognition: The special education program was ranked seventh in the nation (March 2008) by U.S. News and World Report.

Research centers: The college is home to the Institute on Community Integration and the Center for Early Education and Development, both of which are actively involved in research, policy development, and community outreach related to people with disabilities.

M.Ed./initial licensure in early childhood and early childhood special education

Program overview

M.Ed./professional studies in special education

Program overview

M.A. or M.Ed./professional studies?

M.A. in educational psychology (special education concentration)

Program overview

M.A. or M.Ed./professional studies?

Ph.D. in educational psychology (special education concentration)

Program overview

 

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