Special Education Minor
A program for education majors that prepares you you to serve the needs of all students and qualify for Illinois licensure in special education
There is a nationwide shortage of special education teachers, at a time when students with different academic, behavioral, and social needs are often overlooked or fall behind. Adding a special education minor to your education major can help you address this important need in the field. The endorsement also prepares you to support students with learning differences in your general education classroom. Further, the minor increases your marketability when looking for a teaching position.
Our Commitment to You
Upon graduation with an education degree with a minor in special education from Loyola, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values necessary to serve the needs of all types of students in your primary area of certification or as a special educator.
Knowledge
You'll develop a deep understanding of both content and pedagogy to provide developmentally appropriate instruction to all students, with an emphasis on specialized instruction in general education classrooms, and across a continuum of special education support (e.g., pull-out instruction, co-teaching, self-contained).
Skills
With the foundational knowledge from your Loyola education, you will utilize theories, data, and research practices when making decisions in your classroom, for your students, and when assessing the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
Professional Values
As a Loyola-trained educator, you'll emphasize the importance of each of your students as an individual. You'll have high expectations for your students and values the experiences of diverse students. And you'll have the tools and training to address societal issues like inequitable resources and institutional barriers to success for all.
Program Faculty
Our dedicated Teaching and Learning Faculty are experts in their fields who will support students throughout each stage of the program.
Admission Requirements
Visit Undergraduate Admission to start your online application today.
Contact
For program structure and academics related questions, contact: Adam Kennedy, Program Chair
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
The School of Education and Loyola's Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their education at Loyola affordable. You can learn more on the Financial Assistance page.
Our Commitment to You
Upon graduation with an education degree with a minor in special education from Loyola, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values necessary to serve the needs of all types of students in your primary area of certification or as a special educator.
Admission Requirements
Visit Undergraduate Admission to start your online application today.
Contact
For program structure and academics related questions, contact: Adam Kennedy, Program Chair
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
The School of Education and Loyola's Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their education at Loyola affordable. You can learn more on the Financial Assistance page.