Becoming an Education Specialist.

Catalog description

The course introduces undergraduate students to a career working with children and youth with disabilities and their families. Students will explore the different career opportunities in the field of special education, the skills of an education specialist teacher, and credential requirements for becoming an educator working with students with disabilities including advocacy, reflection, organization, empathy, and credential program pre-requisites. Students will complete biographical readings, a career plan, and at least 30 hours of fieldwork with an education specialist teacher.