The special education major emphasizes diverse instructional practices and models of teaching for students with disabilities. Majors in the program follow an interdisciplinary course of study which includes special education, education, educational psychology, developmental psychology, communication disorders and the liberal arts. Students may begin their professional course work during the freshman year. Students are allowed to repeat SED 146, SED 149, SED 236, SED 247 and SED 348 one time. The maximum number of special education courses that can be repeated is two.
Students have the option of pursuing a dual major in special education and elementary education.
A total of 69 credits are required across both majors. Students should contact the Academic Advisement Office upon acceptance at Saint Rose. Early planning for this arrangement is necessary. The faculties in the Departments of Reading and Special Education and Teacher Education are currently engaged in devising new program requirements for the special education major. These changes are being made in preparation for anticipated changes in the certification of special education teachers within New York State.