该本科课程使学生成为有残疾和无残疾的儿童和青年的合格教师。该计划将基础教育（数学，科学，社会研究，阅读等）的深厚背景与特殊教育的丰富课程结合在一起。在整个课程中，教学实习和实地考察工作可在课堂上提供直接的经验。如果您是有志于满足残疾儿童的独特需求的未来小学老师，则可以通过特殊和基础教育学位来增强专业知识。双重认证使您可以教有学习障碍，情绪和行为障碍，智力障碍以及矫形和健康障碍的学生。您将花费一个学期的教学时间，在特殊教育和基础教育教室之间分配时间。您将获得K-12特殊教育证书和1-8的基础教育证书。
This undergraduate program prepares students to become certified teachers of children and youth who have disabilities, as well as those who do not. The program pairs a strong background in elementary education (teaching of math, science, social studies, reading, etc.) with a rich coursework in special education. Teaching practicums and fieldwork give direct experience in classrooms throughout the program.<br><br>As a special and elementary educator, you'll help shape the characterand futureof every child in your classroom. The dual elements of this program prepare you to teach children who have learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and orthopedic and health impairments, as well as those who do not. You'll gain a strong background in elementary education (teaching of math, science, social studies, reading, and more) paired with rich coursework in special education.