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At Taylor, we believe that every person is born in the image of God, worthy of living a fulfilling life.
That influences how we interact with each other and how we treat people, regardless of their ability level. With this focus on teaching special education, our students are able to be witnesses of Christ—showing His love not just in words, but in action—through one-on-one and group interaction with these students.
Taylor University offers two tracks for Special Education: Mild-Moderate and Intense Intervention. These programs prepare and equip future educators to teach students with mild to intense special needs.
If you aspire to develop a broad array of instructional strategies and/or have a heart for interacting with students with disabilities, adding a mild-moderate intervention P-12 Special Education licensure will prepare you with a range of teaching methods. This mild intervention program prepares you for a teaching license in working with students with high incidence disabilities (disabilities that are more prevalent than others). These may include:
If you seek to deepen your special education program with a broader range of instructional strategies, adding an intense intervention P-12 Special Education licensure to your mild intervention licensure will prepare you to meet the needs of students with low incidence disabilities (disabilities that are less prevalent than others). These may include:
Special Education is a licensure that can be added to an Elementary Education degree:
Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.
Contact
Melissa Jessup
Department Chair, Director of Special Education, Assistant Professor of Education
765-998-5226
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Contact
Shannon Shilts
Education Program Assistant
765-998-5147
email