Major: Special Education and Teaching

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Introduction

Special education and teaching programs prepare students to design and teach students with special learning needs or a variety of disabilities.

Specific programs included in this major:

Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments, Including Deafness
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic and Other Physical Health Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments, Including Blindness
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other

Careers You Qualify For With This Major

Schools That Offer This Major

School	City
Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Cambridge	Cambridge
Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Coon Rapids	Coon Rapids
Bemidji State University	Bemidji
Bemidji State University - Online	Bemidji
Century College	White Bear Lake
Inver Hills Community College	Inver Grove Heights
Metropolitan State University - St. Paul	Saint Paul
Minneapolis Community and Technical College	Minneapolis
Minnesota North College - Online	Hibbing
Minnesota North College, Mesabi Range - Virginia	Virginia
Minnesota State University Moorhead	Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead - Online	Moorhead
Minnesota State University, Mankato	Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato - Online	Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato-Edina	Edina
Normandale Community College	Bloomington
North Hennepin Community College	Brooklyn Park
Ridgewater College - Hutchinson	Hutchinson
Ridgewater College - Willmar	Willmar
Southwest Minnesota State University	Marshall
Southwest Minnesota State University - Online	Marshall
St. Cloud State University	St. Cloud
St. Cloud State University - Online	St. Cloud
St. Cloud Technical & Community College	St. Cloud
Winona State University	Winona

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College Preparation

In Minnesota, your school may have developed a Program of Study in this career area. A Program of Study is an academic and career plan developed by your high school to help move you towards a career and college path. A Program of Study can help you:

Select high school classes that prepare you for college and getting a job
Understand how the classes you're taking in high school lead to a career
Identify extra-curricular activities that are related to your career interest
See what classes at your school offer early college credit that will save you time and money towards your college expenses
Graduate from high school prepared for your next step toward the career you choose

Learn more about Programs of Study at your high school.