Program Office
Location
Miller Hall 322 |
360.650.3330 | Fax: 360.650.4992
Department Chair
Dr. Keith Hyatt | 360.650.2353 | Keith.Hyatt@wwu.edu
Department Manager
Pam Clark
Hamilton | 360.650.3981 | Pam.Hamilton@wwu.edu
What is Special Education?
There are two definitions of special education.
One is the education of students with disabilities. The other is the application
of exceptional teaching. We in the special education program at Western
Washington University believe very strongly in the second definition. We think
that it is our mission to prepare exceptional teachers and, while students who
have disabilities often require the services of such teachers, we also believe
that there are many other students who can benefit from high quality
instruction. We also think that there is much satisfaction to be gained from the
acquisition of the highest levels of teaching skill and that the teachers
trained in our program benefit professionally and personally from the
acquisition of theses skill. That is why the word “special” in our title is a
source of pride to us and to our graduates.
Degrees, Certificates & Endorsements in Special Education
Our curriculum is a carefully sequenced professional program that is grounded
in current research on effective teaching and learning, consistent with state
and national standards pertaining to skills and knowledge for Special Education
teachers.
Please see links below for detailed program information.
 Special Education Major
This plan of study leads to an endorsement in Special Education P-12.
Special Education P-12 & Elementary Education
(Dual Endorsement)
This major integrates studies in Special Education & Elementary Education.
Early
Childhood Special Education Major
This major is designed to prepare personnel to work with children ages
birth to eight years who are identified as at-risk for developmental delay or
other disability.
Special Education Post Baccalaureate Certification Program
The post baccalaureate program in Special Education leads to a Washington
State teacher certification with an endorsement in Special Education P-12.
M.Ed. in Special Education
Please consult the Graduate School section of the general WWU Catalog.
Special
Education Endorsement Program
Teacher Education Outreach Programs
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