B.A., B.S. in Special Education

The University offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) and a bachelor of science (B.S.) in special education that prepare students for licensure at the preschool-12th grade levels in Indiana. Coursework includes professional education courses along with Foundational Studies. It is strongly recommended that students enroll in another education content area in addition to special education to increase marketability after graduation (for example, elementary education, math education, or science education). The Bayh College of Education offers many special features that make our programs among the best in the nation. Students benefit from small classes taught by teacher-scholars who are recognized experts in their field. The new multi-million dollar Bayh College of Education facility features high-tech classrooms, a 475-seat auditorium, and comprehensive clinic. Students participate in numerous semesters of field experiences, beginning with the first professional education course and continuing throughout the program. Field experiences include rural, suburban, and urban schools. Professional development opportunities include experiences in the University's Early Childhood Education Center as well as the Professional Development Schools Program, a collaborative effort between the University and five area school districts. Students also may volunteer with the Sycamore Readers Tutoring Program as well as other community agencies A number of activities and organizations are available that enable students to interact with other students and professionals in education. These include the Indiana Student Education Association, the Student Council for Exceptional Children, and Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education. Other opportunities include the University's Honors Program and study abroad opportunities - which range from summer programs to a single semester or a full academic year in over 56 countries. In addition, the Cultural Immersion Project enables student to participate in student teaching experiences in selected countries overseas or on a Navajo Reservation domestically. Careers The Special Education Program prepares students for licensure at the preschool-12th grade levels in Indiana.