Special Education
A Special Education degree will provide you with the content knowledge and effective teaching skills to become a special educator for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Our Teacher Education Program has achieved the high standards required to maintain accreditation by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). Building on the liberal arts core curriculum, the program curriculum has a balance of philosophy, theory, and practice for effective teacher preparation.
*Due to the small enrollment numbers in our Special Education program, we do not have data for a separate Title II Report.
What You'll Study
In the Special Education program, you'll study a variety of topics including educational philosophy, managing environments for diverse learners, classroom management, behaviors, educational psychology, foundations of American publich school education, children's literature, and more.
Beyond the Classroom
- K-6 classroom observations (50 hours) to be completed during your first two semesters in our program.
- K-6 classroom internship (150 hours) to be completed during your third semester in our program.
- K-6 student teaching during your fourth and final semester in our program.
- International travel and service opportunities are also available.
Popular Minors
After Graduation
Common Career Areas
Career information is provided through Vault and O'Net. Current Lees-McRae students can see the full results on Vault using their student email and password.
Meet the Faculty
Teresa Santis, PhD
Dean of Education and Social Sciences, Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Kimberly Simmons, MEd
Director for Teacher Education, Instructor of Teacher Education
Susan Dean, EdD
Professor of Teacher Education
Nancy Gryder, EdS
Program Coordinator for Special Education, Co-Chair of Academic Assessment Team, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Melissa McCullough, EdD
Program Coordinator for Master of Arts in Teaching and Undergraduate Teacher Education, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Gwynne Shoaf, EdD
Program Coordinator for Teacher Education (Online and Distance Learning), Assistant Professor of Teacher Education