Major

Careers

Special Education - Specialist in Low Vision and Blindness

Related Skills

  • Enthusiastic about teaching
  • Desire to work with special needs students
  • Good written and communication skills
  • Good sense of humor and patience
  • Good team member
  • Ability to analyze student behavior and help students to overcome day to day problems

Contact

Career Industry Liaison

Olanna Pullen
(309) 438-2200
223 Bone Student Center

Internship Coordinator

Carolyn Rutherford
(309) 438-5024
DeGarmo 56

Being Successful in the Field

  • Mastery of the common core of knowledge considered necessary for all special educators
  • Mastery of specialized knowledge required to effectively teach students with specific disabilities
  • Beginning proficiency in common core and specialized performance standards demonstrated disposition for the field of special education.

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