Special Education Endorsement

Special education teachers work with unique populations of students to deliver specially designed instruction that meets their needs. These professionals help create an environment where all students can learn, using differentiation, modifications, accommodations, attention to detail and positive relationship building with students and their families.

A bachelor’s degree in special education can help passionate educators become valuable professionals in school communities, ready to serve exceptional students in inclusive settings with understanding and expertise. The bachelor’s degree program in special education at Peru State College offers three endorsement options for teaching students with mild or moderate disabilities:

• Grades K-6
• Grades 7-12
• Grades K-12

Why Apply?

Earning a bachelor’s degree in special education is the first step in what can be a long, fruitful career helping students become the best versions of themselves. It can also be a jumping off point, from which, after a few years of supporting students with special needs, graduates can explore other career options, such as pursuing a role as a specialized interventionist, instructional coordinator, director of special education or building administrator.

Whether a prospective teacher is looking to spend many years in the classroom or a few, Peru State’s bachelor’s degree program in special education offers unique value and opportunity:

• Peru State College is accredited under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards through the CAEP Accreditation System.
• Students can earn a place in Kappa Delta Pi, the national honor society for education.
• Coursework includes hands-on practice creating web-based individualized education program (IEP) documents within the Nebraska Student Record System.
• Peru State’s college library houses an entire level of education resources to support and enrich study.
• Further resources, such as materials, equipment and tools to bring applied learning to life, are readily available to students.