Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Special Education] From Vanderbilt University

This major can be combined with other majors in Cognitive Studies, Child Studies, Child Development, Human and Organizational Development, or Arts and Science. The program is field-oriented and problem-centered, with most professional courses requiring direct involvement with individuals with disabilities. Beginning first semester of freshman year, students observe and work in a variety of community and educational settings.

The Department of Special Education at Peabody has a rich tradition of excellence in teacher education and is routinely ranked as the top special education program in the country. A rigorous four-year program combining theory and extensive field experience prepares students to become highly skilled teachers of persons with disabilities. Special education graduates work in a variety of settings, including, resource rooms, inclusion classrooms, itinerant positions, residential facilities, and community agencies. Students are highly successful at job placement and acceptance to post-graduate schools.