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Help children of all abilities flourish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students in special education at UW-Stevens Point have a passion for working with people with disabilities and find it to be a rewarding career choice. The special education major is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that focuses on the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to teach children with special needs in the state of Wisconsin. Program completers are licensed in cross-categorical special education, early childhood special education, or both. Successful candidates in the program earn a bachelor\u2019s degree and Wisconsin teaching license in K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education, Birth-3rd Early Childhood Special Education, or both. Our graduates are well prepared to engage students in inquiry, facilitate learning, develop curriculum and use student data to inform instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, students may choose to double major in elementary education grades K-9<\/a> or earn additional minors or certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why study Special Education at UW-Stevens Point?<\/h3>

Our program provides students with frequent opportunities for hands-on learning in PK-12 classrooms and schools. This includes practicum experiences working with school-aged children early and often throughout the program. Student teaching is the culminating experience in the teacher candidate\u2019s academic program of study at UW-Stevens Point. It provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to practice and refine their knowledge and skills under the supervision and guidance of cooperating teachers and our own faculty who have dedicated their careers to education and a lifetime of student learning.<\/p><\/div>

\nSample Graduation Plan <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nAcademic and Career Advising <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nScholarships and Aid <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nCourse Catalog: Major <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nCourse Catalog: Minor <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nCourse Catalog: Certificate <\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>