Special Education Studies

Why special education studies?

This degree prepares those interested in special education for various careers in non-licensed fields, such as non-profit or corporate environments. 

  • Focused on education theory and practice, the curriculum includes diverse topics such as teaching methods, educational psychology and technology. 
  • Students may also work closely with their advisor to pair the major with elective courses, majors or minors tailored to their vocational goals.
  • A degree in special education studies prepares students to share information effectively with others, support others’ development, and transform educational systems in their communities.

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联系人

  • Program Director for Teacher Education Dr. Sharon Andrews | 沙龙.andrews@奥吉.edu | 605.274.4627
  • Dean of the Sharon Lust School of Education and Director of Graduate & Continuing Education Dr. Laurie Daily | 劳里.daily@奥吉.edu | 605.274.5211

 

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Augustana University Launches Online Master of Education Program in Applied Behavior Analysis

Augustana University’s Sharon Lust School of Education is proud to announce that it is offering a new area of specialization within the Master of Education in Special Education program that was launched in 2019. A concentration in applied behavior analysis (M.Ed. 加速- aba) will be offered online beginning in the fall of 2022.

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职业生涯

Graduates pursue careers as a child life specialist, behavior specialist, community outreach coordinator, librarian and camp director. They also succeed in careers in the educational system, like as a school counselor, 心理学家, speech langu年龄 pathologist or tutor.

Hands-On Learning  

实习 机会 包括:

  • Augustana’s model classroom
  • Camp counselor
  • Surrounding school districts

Education students 研究了 in:

  • Kenya — focusing on the intersection of global food security and education with AU faculty
  • Norway — for the exceptional children and youth practicum
  • China — focusing on human relations in education with AU faculty

课程 & Organizations

Many education majors choose to earn a kindergarten endorsement or a minor in athletic coaching, American Sign Langu年龄 or Spanish.
 
Special education studies students often 参与 in:

  • Augustana University Education Association (AUEA)
  • Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
  • Deaf Awareness
  • National Student Speech Langu年龄 Hearing Association(NSSLHA)
  • Residence Life
  • FRIENDSLink
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  • Peer Navigator (Augie Access)