B.A. in Special Education

The B.A. in Special Education is designed to prepare students to become highly proficient in the delivery of instruction and services to all school-age children and adolescents with exceptionalities. Through the program, students gain knowledge and proficiencies needed in order to obtain Illinois state teaching credentials. Additionally, students will have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pass all required state exams. Students will learn effective teaching strategies, assessments, and dispositions through professional and practical experiences.

Program Benefits

Students in the program will attain:

• A quality education that is affordable
• Support from highly experienced faculty, advisors and staff
• A commitment to transforming the lives of individuals with exceptionalities, as well as the lives of their families

At NEIU, bring your passion to life.

Northeastern Illinois University is one of the most diverse universities in the United States with a welcoming community of more than 7,000 students. Small classes mean you will work closely with our excellent faculty who will help you discover and develop ideas that will shape the future. You will learn to think critically, adapt to change, solve problems, and become a leader in your chosen field—qualities employers desire.

Northeastern’s 67-acre Main Campus is located in a safe residential community on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois.

As one of the world’s great cities, Chicago is a key location for business, technology, art, food, architecture and sports.

The diversity of Chicago is reflected in the shops and restaurants that are just walking distance from NEIU thus you will never be far from the food and other items that you are used to at home. Northeastern offers students the best of both worlds—access to all Chicago has to offer and a retreat from its hustle and bustle.

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