Special Education and Communication Disorders
Undergraduate Degrees
Connect with Admissions- Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Elementary Education & Special Education (K-6) Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Special Education (7-12) Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Graduate Degrees
Connect with Graduate Studies- Audiology Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.)
- Educational Studies Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Graduate Certificates Certificate
- Human Sciences Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Special Education Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Special Education Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Speech-Language Pathology Master of Science (M.S.)
- Special Education Endorsements
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Five new faculty getting settled in SECD
Five new faculty have joined SECD for the 2018-19 year. Four of the five are new to the university, while Anne Thomas has transitioned from a lecturer to an assistant professor of practice in special education. Learn more about Michelle Hughes, Lisa Lenz, Amanda Rodriguez, Joshua Sevier and Thomas in these Q-&-As.
SECD to host five graduate open houses in 2018-19
The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders will host four open houses this year for prospective students to learn more about its graduate programs in speech-language pathology and audiology. In addition, the department will also hold an open house to provide more information about its master’s thesis option in special education.