Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Department
Department of Teaching and Learning
College
College of Education and Human Development
Overview of the program
The Special Education program is designed to train teachers to meet an area of need special educators in special and general education K-12 classrooms. The program is NCATE, SACS, and CEC certified.
Total semester hours range from 134-136.
Concentrations
- Special Education with add-on certification in Elementary 1-5
- Special Education with add-on certification in Elementary 4-8
Strengths of the program
- The Special Education program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (SACS), and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
- Course objectives and learner outcomes are aligned with the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching, The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Learned Societies, and Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium.
- The Faculty consists of highly qualified and caring individuals who are dedicated to producing the highest quality teachers.
- Hands-on experience, including 180 hours of field experience prior to student teaching.
- A nationally acclaimed Jumpstart program for early childhood education.
Preparing for a job in the program
Requisite skills for special education majors:
- Strong critical and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong behavior management skills
Careers in the program
Special education teacher
Starting Salaries after completing the program (estimates only)
$38,000 - $48,000
Campus organizations and activities affiliated with the program
- Kappa Delta Pi
- Phi Delta Kappa
Related fields that might interest you
- Social work
- Counseling
- Psychology
- Educational psychology
- Educational technology
- Administrative supervision
How do I know this is the degree for me?
Common Strengths and interests of students in the program
Qualities necessary to be successful in this field include: patience, perseverance, empathy, flexibility, consistency, and interest in teaching.
Necessary skills include: organizational skills, self management skills, communication skills, and social skills.
Contact Information
Department of Teaching and Learning
College of Education and Human Development
SLU Box 10749Hammond, LA 70402
On Campus: Cate Teacher Education Center, Room 228
Telephone: 985-549-2221
Fax: 985-549-5009
E-mail: bberry@selu.edu
Advisor: 985-549-5257
