The University of St. Thomas

School of Education

Special Education

Through classroom learning and hands-on application, students learn how to:

  • Design instruction.
  • Use appropriate teaching strategies.
  • Develop and evaluate research.
  • Implement and administer programs.

You'll learn to address diverse populations with special needs in multiple settings. Programs address the needs of people with disabilities in the context of community and family.  All licensure programs in special education meet the most recent licensure requirements established by the state of Minnesota.  The programs are endorsed by the Council for Exceptional Children.

Licensure/Education Specialist

Director of Special Education

Master of Arts

Special Education with Autism Spectrum Disorders concentration

Special Education with Development Disabilities concentration

Special Education with Early Childhood Special Education concentration

Special Education with Emotional Behavioral Disorders concentration

Special Education with Learning Disabilities concentration

Collaborative Urban Educator

Licensure

Developmental Disabilities

Director of Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education

Emotional Behavioral Disorders

Learning Disabilities

Graduate Certificate

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Orton-Gillingham Reading