Special Education

Personalized Education for Individual Care

At the heart of Quincy University’s Special Education degree are individual needs. Through our special education major, you will learn how to help all learners succeed.  Satisfying careers in a high demand field await.

“If the child cannot learn in the way we teach…we must teach in a way the child can learn,” –Ivar Lovaas

Your Courses

QU’s Special Education curriculum is a dual licesure program where candidates earn both special education (P-12) and Elementary Education (1-6) teaching credentials. It is designed to help students gain special understanding of learner characteristics, diagnosis, evaluation, program planning, and instruction for students with disabilities. From Instructional Methods to Practicum, students will be able to learn methods of teaching and then put them to use in the classrooms.

Program and course information:

Special Education, BS

Special Education Basic Endorsement

Special Education Minor

Special Education/Elementary Education, Dual Licensure, BS

Teacher Licensure (Special and Secondary K-12)

Your Career Options

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Para-Educator

Active Learning Opportunities

  • Clinical experiences in local schools starting your first year
  • Strive for membership in Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society for Education Majors
Fun Fact: Attending Quincy can be very affordable for you--98% of our students receive financial assistance that ranges from $10,000 to $25,000 per year.

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