Department of Teacher Education

Special Education - B.A.

The philosophy of the special education program reflects the belief that all students are unique, differing from one another intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically, and can learn in the least restrictive environment in accordance with special education rules, regulations, and guidelines, the program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in special education or licensure in special education. The program is designed with a focus on urban education to prepare teachers, supervisors, and support staff.

The program goals are to:

• Prepare teachers, supervisors, and supportive staff, to develop and implement an integrated curriculum in the regular classroom;
• Serve as a consultant to regular classroom teachers of various disciplines and grade levels;
• Provide additional instruction in resource rooms or other settings.

Program Objective

To provide a competency-based Teacher Educator Preparation Program through courses and experience designed to prepare competent facilitators of learning with a multicultural perspective to serve in both public and private settings. These courses and experiences provide the students with the requirements established by the Tennessee State Department of Education for Exceptional Learning Special Education.