Make a difference — one child at a time. Enter or advance your career in special education at Auburn University. Our programs prepare you to meet the growing demand of children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services.
We offer training at the undergraduate, master's, education specialist, and doctoral levels. We also have several certification programs.
Programs of Study
The T-SEC approach to professional educator certification is for individuals who seek temporary special education certification in grades 6-12 only. Our T-SEC program offers the five courses, one of the T-SEC requirements for obtaining Class B certification.
Eligibility Requirements
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Individuals must have a bachelor’s degree (in any field)
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Overall 2.5 GPA of 2.5.
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Employment in a grades 6-12 setting
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Completion of modules, and
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Other requirements that can be found at the Alabama State Department of Education T-SEC forms and information
Course Requirements
Fall Semester
- RSED 4010 Behavior Management in Special Education
- RSED 4140 Assessment
- RSED 5170 Secondary and Transition
Spring Semester
- RSED 5160 Framework for Collaboration in Special Education
Summer Semester
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RSED 5000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality
The Special Education for Health and Related Service Professionals minor will provide students interested in careers associated with children in schools or childcare settings with a foundational understanding of educational supports for learning and social development (e.g., doctors, nurses, dentists, speech language pathologists, audiologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, counselors, child development professionals, education, early intervention professionals, etc).
This program is offered though a combination of on-campus and online courses.
This minor requires 15 semester hours. The 5 courses (15 semester hours) used for the minor will not count toward core or major coursework for your program.
Email the Special Education for Health and Related Service Professions Minor Check List at the beginning of the semester that you will be completing your Minor to:nancyevans@auburn.edu.
If you have any questions or problems registering for any of the classes, please email Nancy Evans at nancyevans@auburn.edu.
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Our program prepares students to be teachers who serve students with disabilities in grades K-12. The program includes coursework that covers most disabilities with the exception of sensory impairments and certain severe disabilities. Graduates are prepared to implement evidence-based practices in inclusive general education settings as well as develop programs that meet students’ unique educational needs in different school-based and community-based settings.
This program is offered on-campus only.
Our program prepares teachers and early interventionists to serve children with a variety of disabilities from birth through grade 6 in a range of settings from home to elementary school. Graduates are prepared to implement evidence-based practices that support families and the development of young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities, as well as elementary-age students with disabilities.
This program is offered on-campus only.
Our Collaborative Teacher Special Education (K-12) master’s degree prepares students to be advanced teachers who serve students with disabilities at the elementary (K-6) and secondary (6-12) grade levels. Graduates are prepared to work with children and youth who have disabilities and implement evidence-based practices to meet their individual needs. Our program is available online and on campus.
This program is offered on campus and online.
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Our Early Childhood/Elementary Special Education (P-6) master’s degree prepares teachers to serve infants and toddlers (0-2 years), children in preschool (3-5 years), and students in K-6 settings. Graduates are prepared to implement evidence-based practices at an advanced level to support families and the development of young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and elementary-aged students with disabilities.
This program is offered on campus and online.
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The Special Education Ed.S. degree will prepare you to be a special education leader at the local, state, or national level. Employment opportunities include, but are not limited to, public sector positions such as local special education coordinators or directors*, special education lead teachers or chairpersons, special education supervisors, state special education specialists or administrators, and national associate division directors or division team members. An Ed.S. in special education can help you be eligible for private-sector positions. For admission to this program, you must be a certified special education teacher and have a master’s degree in education.
This program is offered on campus and online.
Our doctoral degree program prepares you for careers in research and instruction in higher education and for leadership roles in administration and policy-making at the state and national levels. The program is currently only admitting and preparing students in special education.
Ph.D. programs are not part of the Auburn University approved Educator Preparation Programs. The state of Alabama does not have certification/license at this level and therefore this degree is not eligible for reciprocity in other states.
Interested in professional development in elementary education inclusive practices? Our graduate certificate provides opportunities for elementary teachers in general education or special education to learn about curricula design, specialized teaching techniques, program implementation, current research directions and findings, and translating research into elementary inclusive teaching practices.
This program is offered on campus and online.
Our graduate certificate for Intervention for Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities allows teachers and educational professionals to access high quality professional development leading to improved educational outcomes for students with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. This certificate meets the significant need within Alabama’s public schools and the region to provide instruction for children with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
Although the target audience for this graduate certificate will be special education teachers or those seeking a master’s degree in special education, other appropriate participants include professionals with master’s degrees in other related human service fields.
This program is offered on campus and online.
This graduate certificate prepares individuals to develop knowledge and skills in school-based transition planning and interagency collaboration, while integrating up-to-date research on effective practices. The certificate is designed for special education teachers or those preparing to be special education teachers, or other individuals who are involved in general education, educational administration, rehabilitation counseling, and other related human service fields.
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