This program prepares strong professionals who have an informed understanding of what constitutes learning, the knowledge and skills to promote such learning, and the disposition to actively work toward change when policies or practices negatively impact the learning, living, or growth of students?especially those students with special needs who bring cultural or linguistic diversity to schools.

As such, the MAE with an emphasis in special education affords candidates an opportunity to expand their skill and knowledge base through exploration, analysis, and discussions about the latest trends and theories in special education in a scholarly environment that honors the free exchange of ideas, thoughts, and insights.

The?Special Education emphasis?prepares strong professionals who have an informed understanding of what constitutes true learning as well as the knowledge and skills to promote it, and the disposition to work actively toward change when policies or practices negatively impact the learning, living and growth of students with special needs.