Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Special Education] From Lesley University

Prospective teachers in this Special Education program offered by?Lesley University?develop expertise in assessment, curriculum design, and instructional techniques that provide access to the learning environment. There is an emphasis on the development of skills that lead to the successful collaboration between special and general education.

The senior practicum will be a full semester experience at one level within a PreK?8 setting serving students with special needs.

Students in the Special Education major must choose a liberal arts major to complement their professional study. Students may choose from eleven liberal arts fields:

• Biology
• Children, Youth and Family Studies
• Creative Writing
• English
• Earth and Environmental Science
• Environmental Studies
• Global Studies: Politics, Culture, and Society
• History
• Mathematics
• Political Science

• Psychology

You?ll learn how to assess students? needs, use technology that makes learning accessible, and develop strategies for bringing together students with varying learning styles and needs. You?ll develop the skills to foster respect and kindness among students.

Gain Skills and Expertise

• Understand the physical, emotional, and social needs of children with disabilities.
• Design curriculum and instruction to provide access to the learning environment.
• Develop the skills to collaborate successfully with administrators, teachers and parents.
• Gain an understanding of the laws that support inclusionary practices in our society.