Bachelor [Education - Special Education] From Gonzaga University

Candidates who earn the Bachelor of Education degree with a major in Special Education are prepared to work with individuals having mild to severe disabilities, such as learning disabilities, pervasive developmental disabilities, and behavior disorders.

The major focuses on skills needed to function in a resource room, a self-contained classroom, or an inclusionary model. The Department of Special Education also individualizes for candidates who plan to work outside the school setting. Two teaching endorsements for the State of Washington can be earned through completion of the B.Ed.

The first endorsement is in Special Education that permits teaching special needs students preschool through twelfth grade. The second endorsement is in Early Childhood Special Education and permits teaching special needs student?s birth through third grade.

Many candidates also choose to complete an endorsement in Elementary Education that permits teaching regular education students kindergarten through eighth grade. In doing so, the candidate must meet the mandated certification requirements.

All students majoring or minoring in special education who wish to become endorsed to teach special education in the State of Washington must complete:

• ?The coursework.

• The Special Education in-school practica (EDSE 306 and EDSE 406).

• ?Application for and acceptance into Teacher Certification.

• Student teaching in a special education classroom.

• State of Washington certification requirements.