“As a special educator, I have benefited both professionally and personally by furthering my education. The information I learned from my teachers, as well as my classmates, directly relates to my classroom.”
Colleen Gaona
M.A.T. in Special Education student
Special Education Teacher, Parkway School District, St. Louis, Mo.
The M.A.T. in special education is offered at the following campus:
This major offers students advanced knowledge of the specialized educational practices appropriate to students with special needs. The program emphasizes in-depth study of developmentally oriented theory and research in the areas of cognitive and social/emotional development, enabling educators to provide individualized and appropriate educational services within a variety of educational settings. The program recognizes the rapidly changing dimensions of special education, and promotes the philosophy of integrated learning experiences for all children and youth, including those with special needs.