About Us

Accreditation

The College of Education and Professional Studies (COEPS) is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Department of Special Education is a collaborative community of learners whose specialty program is approved by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Department Mission Statement

The Department of Special Education is a collaborate community of learners whose mission is to prepare educators who are agents of change on behalf of children and families. Graduates of the program will:

1. Possess the knowledge, skills and dispositions of the learned bodies (CEC, NAEYC)
2. Implement research based practices
3. Advocate for equitable education of all children and adults in all setting across the lifespan
4. Facilitate purposeful change on behalf of all persons with disabilities
5. Value lifelong learning and reflective practice.

Student Organizations

The Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) is a nationally recognized student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. Special education students frequently participate in other professional organizations to promote collaboration across disciplines in education.

Visit The Council for Exceptional Children Website at http://www.cec.sped.org/

Students also participate in Best Buddies http://www.bestbuddies.org/ and CARE.
Check out the bulletin boards in Winther Hall for these organizations for information on upcoming activities.