The multicategorical special education program prepares candidates to pursue positions as K-12 special education teachers, special education coordinators, and/or private practitioners. Completion of the degree leads to Illinois LBS-I teaching licensure.

Field experiences accompany each course, leading eventually to practicum or student teaching. The weekly class format allows working adults to work on their degree programs while attending to their other responsibilities at home and/or in the workplace. The program is flexible and responds readily to any revised state or federal regulations.