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Students in the Special Education Major will follow one of two specializations:
- Special Education Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate
The specialization in Mild/Moderate Special Education prepares intervention specialists to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized programs for children and adolescents ages 5 through 21 who have special academic and social adjustment needs. These individuals are typically identified as having a specific learning disability, mild/moderate mental retardation, or mild/moderate behavioral disorders.
Learn more about the specialization in Mild/Moderate Special Education.
- Special Education Intervention Specialist: Moderate/Intensive
The specialization in Moderate/Intensive Special Education prepares candidates to work with children and youths ages 5 through 21 who have moderate, severe or profound mental retardation; emotional disorders; or multiple disabilities.
Learn more about the specialization in Moderate/Intensive Special Education.
For more information, visit CSU's Special Education Department's website
RELATED CAREER TITLES
- Adapted PE Teacher
- Employee Development Specialist
- Physical Therapist
- Autism Center Manager-Teacher
- Employment Interviewer
- Professor
- Camp Director
- Language/Audiologist
- Recreational Therapist
- Child Psychologist
- Librarian
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Lobbyist
- Research Assistant
- Creative Arts
- Therapist
- Occupational Therapist School
- Principal Day-Care Center
- Owner
- Orientation and Mobility Specialist
- School Psychologist
- Educational Advocate
- Peace Corps/Vista Worker
- Social Worker
- School Teacher
- Student Teacher
- Advisor
- Hearing Impaired Educator
- Special Needs Teacher
- Adult Education Teacher
- Tutor
- Speech Pathologist
- English as a Second Language
RELATED MAJOR SKILLS
| Compassion | Variety of teaching techniques | Knowledge of legal issues |
| Understanding | Creativity | Well organized |
| Ability to plan | Work with students individually | Work with groups |
| Interact well with others | Work in variety of settings | Adaptable and flexible |
| Patience | Communication with parents | Technology skills |
| Accepting of differences | Good communication skills | Enjoy challenges |
CAREER PLANNING LINKS
- Occupational Outlook Handbook http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos070.htm
- The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education
http://www.specialedcareers.org/
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1860 East 22nd Street
Phone: 216.687.2233
Toll Free: 888.CSUOHIO
careers@csuohio.edu
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