Our Special Education (SPED) undergraduate minor is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and experiences for careers in teaching general or special education, working with individuals with disabilities in transition, employment, or community settings, or who are interested in issues concerning people with disabilities. This minor is open to students from all majors.The SPED minor coursework is grounded in research and practical applied work, preparing students to work collaboratively to promote the success of all individuals and their families through evidence-based practices in inclusive settings through:
- Applied field experiences.
- Foundational coursework that includes history, etiology, identification, classification, legislation, and alternate program delivery systems for individuals with disabilities.
- Elective coursework in special education including instructional methods, positive behavior supports, classroom management, and law.
- Elective coursework in other COE and university programs addressing topics such as language development, child/human development, disability studies, and cognitive and social development.
For details on all program requirements, including coursework, please see the program handbook.