Special Education
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| Special Education Faculty: Dr. Tim McLaughlin, Dr. Kimberly Weber, Dr. Mark Derby, Dr. Anjali Barretto, Dr. Randy Williams |
Welcome to the Department of Special Education!
Help children reach their full potential through a career in service to others. Advance your career and education through a nationally recognized program for preparation of special education professionals.
The Department of Special Education programs and faculty are nationally recognized and its graduates are some of the best-trained professionals in the country.
Why Gonzaga Special Education?
- Choice - three different tracks
- Nationally recognized faculty and program
- Shortage of special education teachers
- Marketability - nearly all graduates who complete teacher certification with an endorsement to teach special education and seek a teaching position are hired the next fall
- Faculty - highly competent practitioners and scholars
- Student Evaluations - program, courses, professors, advisors and supervisors receive top ratings
- Nationally accredited (NCATE)
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At the undergraduate level, the Department of Special Education offers:
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At the graduate level, the Department offers a Master (M.Ed.) in Special Education. The graduate student selects one of three tracks:
Graduate students may also complete:
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| Special Education: Shannan Palomba, secretary palomba@gonzaga.edu (509) 313-3470 -or- (800) 533-2554 |
Undergrad Admissions: mcculloh@gu.gonzaga.edu (509) 313-6572 -or- (800) 533-2554 |
Graduate Admissions: soegrad@gonzaga.edu (509) 313-3481 -or- (800) 533-2554 |
