Special Education
Overview
Do you have a heart to see all students thrive, no matter the physical, cognitive or emotional challenges they face? Are you interested in advocating for individuals with disabilities in schools, clinical practice settings or ministry?
Gordon College’s special education minor equips you to maximize your impact through the creation of safe, inclusive learning environments and the design of evidence-based, assessment-informed interventions. Couple this minor with an education major, and you’ll graduate with eligibility for dual licensure.
Special education licensure is offered through both undergraduate and graduate education programs. Undergraduate education majors can add PreK–2 or PreK–8 moderate disabilities licensure. Graduate students can also add Grade 5–12 licensure.
Why study special education at Gordon?
The National Council on Teacher Quality gives Gordon College an A+ for outstandingly effective methods of evidence-based reading instruction. With dyslexia being the most common learning disability in the US, you’ll be well-prepared by experienced faculty who’ve also worked as special education teachers and administrators. Add in our strong Christian faith foundation, and you’ll be on track to live out your calling to care for others.
How can I live out my faith in the field of special education?
By recognizing the God-given dignity and worth of every person, special education teachers couple hopeful, compassionate hospitality with evidence-based practices to help every student thrive. Educators working with students with special needs are positioned to advocate for inclusive policies and ethical practices that affirm the worth of all students.
| Degree | Minor |
|---|---|
| Program Level | Undergraduate |
| School | Herschend School of Education |
| Program Format | In-Person |
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Courses
Special Education Courses
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Experiential Learning
Gain hands-on experience with:
- Observation, assessment and teaching in special education classrooms
- A special education internship or practicum
- Local support of Night to Shine
- Local work with Northeast Arc
- Participation as a community tutor
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Scholarships
We’re committed to working with you to make college accessible. Explore Gordon's scholarships, which are stackable up to $25,000.
Faculty
Faculty
Gordon faculty are committed teachers, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of students they teach.
Gordon faculty are committed Christians, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach.
Careers
Life after Gordon
What careers can I pursue by studying special education?
- Special education teacher
- Educational consultant
- Early intervention specialist
- Educational interpreter
- Curriculum specialist
- Applied behavior analysis specialist
- Speech-language pathologist
Gordon was the beginning of my foundation for teaching, and I am constantly leaning on what I learned there. My professors provided a wealth of knowledge, and the classes focused on working with real students rather than just learning from a textbook. I now seek to give back to students in higher education through the classes I teach, challenging them to think differently about how we can teach and engage students at all grades and learning levels.
Matthew Taylor
Assistant Professor of Special Education at Salve Regina University
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