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).

Degree: Bachelor of Science and Education

Completion time: 128-138 Credit Hours

Accreditation: Council for Exceptional Children; Illinois State Board of Education; National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Resources

- Degree Plan (PDF)
- Program Information in EIU Catalog