I am currently studying in grade 11 (IGCSE) and would like to persue a career in Special Ed after my As level (12th grade) .However the universities in the location (area) i am looking at does not provide a major in Special Ed. What cources would i need to take ? Would i need a major in Education ? or psychology ?
2006-12-30 22:39:11 · 6 answers · asked by Kay 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
You could major in education then seek out special education certification when you do your masters work that way you wouldn't have to do student teaching twice. If you major in psychology and want to teach you would have do your student teaching at the masters level.
If you really want to be a special education teacher but can't find a school in your area right now, you can take your core courses that go towards graduation at a local school then transfer in a year or two to a school with special education. You usually don't have to pick your major until your sophomore or junior year.
***I agree with the other responder. I'm also a speech-language pathologist. It is a tough major, but a highly needed occupation!
Good luck!
2006-12-31 04:38:23 · answer #1 · answered by lolabellaquin 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Going into education would be a better option, if you plan to teach. Most universities have some special ed courses that are a part of the education degree requirements. Another option, which I am currently doing, is to go through an online university.
2006-12-31 12:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by rere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot teach special education with a plain old education degree. You need to get a special education certification. You could look into another university that you think you would want to go. Find out what core courses you need and get those done at the college near you. Then go to that university and major in special education.
2007-01-01 02:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by volleychickee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At my university, special education was offered as a minor. I received a degree in secondary education with a minor in special education by just taking 5 extra courses. I would also look into speech pathology which isn't really education but you would be working with students with disabilities. Are you interested in teaching a specific age group or subject?
2007-01-02 12:14:16 · answer #4 · answered by yonni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to investigate logopaedics (speech pathology). In Britain, training is usually connected to a medical school, and sometimes in the US as well. The course of study includes courses in education and psychology, in addition to other subjects.
Speech pathologists can work in the school system treating special ed students, or in hospitals and clinics when treating acquired neurologic and voice disorders.
2006-12-31 06:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would also highly recommend speech pathology. It is a tough degree, but you will have plenty of job offers. Other fields that would allow you to work with children with special needs include physical therapy and occupational therapy. For universities offering degrees in speech pathology, you might check the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association's website:
www.ASHA.org
2007-01-02 09:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by kathrynslp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋