Why CUW for Special Education?

Features

1. Our Special Education program has been designed and developed to not only meet all state standards, but also to meet the standards of the CEC (Council of Exceptional Children) to deliver a program of the highest quality.
2. The curriculum is rigorous and comprehensive with extensive assignment based field experience.
3. Classes are small and students receive personal attention.
4. We endorse interdisciplinary teaching and strategies utilizing instructors from the School of Education and the School of Human Services (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Social Work) depending on course specificity.

Application Requirements

1. Application 
2. One page essay
3. $35.00 application fee   
4. Resume
5. Two letters of recommendation     
6. All official transcripts
7. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
8. Bachelor�s degree from an accredited college and Wisconsin teaching licensure or eligibility for licensure
9. Student must pass the PRAXIS II test in Special Education� Cross Categorical for Early Childhood or Elementary prior to receipt of Special Education Licensure