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.
For further information, contact: Department of Special Education; Eastern Illinois University; 600 Lincoln Avenue; Charleston, IL 61920-3099; Phone: (217) 581-5315, or email Pam Ealy at prealy@eiu.edu
Accreditation
The University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges. Teacher education programs are accredited by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Special Education programs are approved by the Council for Exceptional Children and the Illinois State Board of Education.
Upon graduation, program completers seek Illinois Teacher Certification, K-12 in Special Education, LBS I. Any student desiring to earn the Elementary (K-9 Illinois Type 03) certificate in addition to the Standard Special (K-12 Illinois Type 10) certificate may do so by supplementing the Standard Special Option with the aid of an academic advisor in the Department of Special Education. Any student desiring to earn the High School (6-12 Illinois Type 09) certificate may do so by supplementing the Standard Special Option with the aid of an academic advisor in the department. The Department also has a program that prepares Early Childhood Special Educators. A University Honors program is available for undergraduates.
