BSc. Education Exceptional Child Education (Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical)

The Exceptional Child program in mild/moderate cross-categorical prepares you to work with students who have exceptional learning needs. These exceptional children need teachers with specialized skill sets. You’ll have multiple field-based courses where you will work in K-12 classrooms. The Exceptional Child Ed program prepares students for the classroom through coursework on campus and fieldwork within schools. In addition, you’ll be prepared to integrate technology into your classroom as a beginning teacher. Be prepared and certified to teach and work with students with exceptional learning needs in K-12. Add certification in Elementary Education (grades 1-6). Gain leadership skills in numerous student organizations. Experience hands-on, real-world learning through multiple field experiences in classrooms as well as student teaching opportunities abroad including our partnership with Eagles College in Iquique, Chile. As an exceptional child education: mild/moderate cross categorical major, you’ll learn to meet the rigor of teacher education in a supportive environment with faculty who have extensive classroom experience themselves. 

Career Path

The degree prepares you to become a special education teacher, a resource specialist, an IEP coordinator, or a behavior specialist, Elementary Teacher, Middle School Teacher and Special Education Teacher. This degree also opens doors to roles like educational consultant, where you can guide schools and families. It empowers you to make an even greater impact on students with diverse needs.