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

The ?programme offered by Roosevelt University?prepares?every?candidate to work democratically at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. It leads to the Illinois LBS1 teaching credential.

The program is a part of Roosevelt's New Deal Teacher Academy. Each program in the NDTA fulfills the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt by fostering inclusive and engaging relationships among teacher candidates, faculty, school practitioners, and learners; immersing teacher candidates intensively in diverse school and community cultures; nurturing social justice leadership skills and dispositions; and coaching candidates toward career success.

Careers

Typically, graduates are employed as special education teachers serving disabled and special needs children in K-12 public and private schools. Occasionally, graduates choose to work in community agencies and organizations committed to serving children with special needs.