Departmental Website

http://www.eiu.edu/speced/

Overview

Special Education is a rewarding career. Eastern's Special Education program is a strong program with an excellent state and national reputation. Nationwide professionals prepared in Special Education are in high demand. The B.S.Ed in Special Education has two options - Early Childhood option (Birth-3) or Standard Special option (K-12) - and three dual certification programs: Early Childhood Special Education/Early Childhood Education, Special Education(K-12)/Elementary Education(K-9), and Special Education(K-12)/Secondary Education(6-12).

Option(s)

Early Childhood, Standard Special

Concentrations

Dual Certification Programs (These programs are 5+ year programs and can not be completed in 4 years)

Hours Required

128-130

Departmental Honors Program

Yes

Four Year Degree Plan

http://eiu.edu/speced/spe4yrpgms.pdf

Graduate Degree Opportunities After Graduation

LBS II Behavior Intervention Specialist, LBS II Curriculum Adaptation Specialist, School Psychologist, Social Worker, Director of Special Education, Supervision in Special Education

Course Catalog Listing

http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=3542 (Early Childhood Option)
http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=24&poid=3543 (Standard Special Option)

Typical Starting Positions

Special Education teacher K-12, Agency Worker (Government), Counselor for Children w/ Disabilities, Case Manager, Children's Home Staff Member, Correctional Institution Teacher, Educational Diagnostician, Job Coach, Pre-vocational Coordinator, Special Needs Counselor. Early Childhood Special Education = Birth to 3 Child Educator, Home Trainer, Development Specialist, Technical Assistant.

Well Known Companies that Hire EIU Graduates

School districts, large and small, across the State of Illinois

Notable Graduates

Special educators across the State of Illinois who make a difference in children's lives.