Opportunities for Employment Students completing the programs of the Department of Special Education are prepared to teach children and youth with special needs. They are employed as teachers in public and private schools, in community agencies, in residential institutions, and at hospitals. Their specialized skills are in demand, and there are numerous job openings for graduates willing to relocate. One of the best things graduates from the Department of Special Education enjoy is its top-notch reputation. Employers often call the department to ask for names of candidates when vacancies open up within their organization.
Positions are available in all of special education.
There are fewer jobs in what we refer to as low-incidence areas, simply because there are fewer students. Whether you want to work in Michigan or another state, if you are competent in your program of study, you will be highly competitive in the job market. Eastern Michigan University programs are respected nationwide. Scholarship Opportunities Speech pathology juniors may apply for the James Lowery Scholarship for their senior year. Students in the area of the Emotionally Impaired may apply for the Jill Robinson Donnellan scholarship.