Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education

The Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education offers three different initial certification programs at the undergraduate level: (1) interdisciplinary disability studies; (2) interdisciplinary early childhood education; and (3) special education.

The department offers graduate level programs leading to initial educator certification in learning and behavior disorders, moderate/severe disabilities, and interdisciplinary early childhood education. Students may also pursue the masters degree in rehabilitation counseling, and graduate advanced preparation in a variety of special education topics.