Special Education Specialization

A pathway into the fulfilling and dynamic field of elementary special education open to undergraduate education majors at the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø, the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø at Machias and the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø at Augusta.

Program Highlights

  • Become certified to teach special education in º£½ÇÉçÇø
  • A curriculum that is aligned with state and national standards
  • Faculty with decades of experience preparing educators to serve children with exceptionalities and their families

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Special education teachers are in high demand in º£½ÇÉçÇø and beyond. To meet this critical need and help serve º£½ÇÉçÇø’s students, families and communities, the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø, the and the have teamed up to provide a comprehensive program that offers a pathway into the exciting and rewarding field of special education. The Uº£½ÇÉçÇø, UMM and UMA programs are aligned with state and national standards, and feature top-notch faculty adept at preparing educators to work with children who have exceptionalities.

Core Courses

  • SED 302 Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities
  • SED 420 Special Education Law
  • SED 425 Assessment in Special Education
  • SED 435 Program Planning in Special Education
  • SED 445 Behavior Support and Intervention
  • SED 455 Transition Issues for Students with Disabilities

Plus two electives:

  • SED 202 Communication and Collaboration in Special Education
  • SED 330 Math Methods in Special Education
  • SED 362 Typical and Atypical Expressive and Receptive Language
  • SED 365 Differentiated Instructional Strategies
  • SED 370 Teaching Reading and Writing to Children with Special Needs
  • SED 380 Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Students interested in further study in special education have the option of applying credits earned in the area of concentration to our 4+1 program. This program allows students to earn their bachelor’s degree and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Uº£½ÇÉçÇø in five years. For more information, visit the .

To Apply

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For more information

To learn more about the undergraduate program in elementary education at Uº£½ÇÉçÇø, please contact the Advising Center at advisingcenter@maine.edu.