Special Education
- BS in Special Education
- EdM in Special Education
- CAGS in Special Education
- EdD in Curriculum & Teaching—Special Education
General Overview
Students majoring in special education dedicate themselves to learning about the nature of disabilities and the ways in which individuals, families, schools, as well as local, state, and federal agencies work to improve the quality of life and outcomes for individuals with disabilities in school settings. The Special Education Program at Boston University School of Education gives students the opportunity to learn about individuals with disabilities, programs and supports, and public policies that affect these individuals throughout their lives.
Many students choose to combine their study of individuals with disabilities with preparation that leads to licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as special education teachers or special education administrators, and apply for reciprocity where available in other states if they move outside of Massachusetts. Graduates of the program are among those meeting the growing need throughout the country for qualified, licensed special education teachers and school administrators.
Students in the special education graduate program learn how to teach and support individuals with disabilities in school and community settings. Graduates bring their knowledge and skills to careers in (a) teaching and administration in public and private schools; (b) teaching and research in colleges and universities; and (c) vocational, recreational, and social work services through federal, state, and community agencies. At the graduate level, students can earn a master’s degree (EdM), a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS), or a doctor of education degree (EdD) in Curriculum & Teaching with a specialization in Special Education.
