This degree is designed to provide for the first two years of college preparation for students wanting to become special education teachers, and/or who plan to become a paraprofessional (Instructional Aide).<br><br>Student Learning Outcomes<br>Apply the dimensions of multicultural education to support appropriate pedagogical practices for teaching diverse students in Special Education.<br>Select technology tools for integration across the curriculum in Special Education.<br>Synthesize the major theoretical perspectives and methods of educational psychology to teaching, learning, and schooling in Special Education.<br>Choose formative and summative techniques for evaluation and modification with group and individual instruction and learning strategies in Special Education.<br>Evaluate the historical, legal, and philosophical foundations and issues related to contemporary Special Education.