特殊教育科学教育学士学位课程的学生可以在公立，私立和替代学校系统中与幼儿园至十二年级的孩子一起工作。如果学生喜欢与正在挣扎或有特殊需要的儿童和/或青少年一起工作，想要帮助这些学生成长为坚强的公民并且是出色的合作者，则应考虑获得特殊教育的学位。MU学生与导师，执业的老师，行政人员和大学教师密切合作，以开发知识和技能，以增强残疾和有残疾风险的儿童和青少年的学习成果。教育学院的课程工作侧重于教师在促进各个发展水平学习中的作用，并考虑了文化，政治，历史和经济因素对学生，教师和学校的影响。成功完成初始教师认证过程后
The Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education prepares students to work with children from kindergarten through twelfth grade in public, private, and alternative school systems. Students should consider a degree in special education if they enjoy working with children andor adolescents who are struggling or who have special needs, want to help these students develop into strong citizens, and are excellent collaborators. MU Students work closely with mentors, practicing teachers, administrators, and university faculty to develop the knowledge and skills to enhance learning outcomes for children and youth with and at risk for disabilities. The coursework through the College of Education & Human Development focuses on teachers’ roles in facilitating learning at all levels of development and considers the influences of cultural, political, historical, and economic factors on students, teachers, and schools. Upon successfully completing the initial teacher certification process, the state grants certification in Special Education: Mild-Moderate Cross Categorical. Practical and rewarding clinical training in schools begins sophomore year and continues each semester culminating in a full year senior-level teaching internship, enhancing teaching skills and confidence. Students focus on understanding and teaching students with a range of mild and moderate disabilities. Courses within special education address foundational principles of how to teach students with special needs, including methods in mathematics and literacy, behavior management, language, and introduction and methods in cross categorical instruction, among others.